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Decoction for Tonifying the Middle and Benefiting Qi (with Modifications)

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Decoction for Tonifying the Middle and Benefiting Qi (with Modifications),Dizziness due to qi deficiency.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Tonifying the Middle and Benefiting Qi (with Modifications)

Chinese Name : 补中益气加减汤

Drug Formulation

Fried Astragalus 1 qian 5 fen, Codonopsis (stem removed, stir-fried with rice) 1 qian 5 fen, Angelica root 1 qian 5 fen, Atractylodes (steamed with rice) 1 qian 5 fen, Gastrodia 1 qian 5 fen, Uncaria 1 qian 5 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel 7 fen, Fried Licorice 6 fen.

Source

From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Dizziness due to qi deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 slices of fresh ginger and 2 red dates; decoct and take orally.

Decoction for Tonifying the Middle and Benefiting Qi (with Modifications),From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 2.,Dizziness due to qi deficiency.

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