Decoction of Aquilaria to Descend Qi,*Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 4.,For men and women with qi that fails to rise and fall properly, resulting in stagnation and weakness; disharmony of the spleen and stomach; loss of appetite; vomiting, nausea, and spontaneous diarrhea with abdominal pain; shortness of breath due to deficiency; and ascending deficiency-yang; as well as for men and women with disharmony of qi and blood leading to edema.
Decoction of Aquilaria to Descend Qi
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Formulas Name : Decoction of Aquilaria to Descend Qi
Chinese Name : 大沉香降气汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Agarwood, 1 qian of Frankincense, 1 qian of Clove, 1 qian of Genuine Perilla Seed (roasted), 1 qian of White Atractylodes,Poria 1 qian, Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Cardamom 1 qian, Sandalwood 1.5 qian, Magnolia Bark 1.5 qian, Pinellia 1.5 qian (soaked in hot water 7 times), Schisandra 1.5 qian, Ginseng 1.5 qian, Licorice 2.5 qian, Angelica 2.5 qian, Agastache Leaves 0.5 liang, White Cardamom Seeds 2 qian.
Source
*Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 4.
Benefits
For men and women with qi that fails to rise and fall properly, resulting in stagnation and weakness; disharmony of the spleen and stomach; loss of appetite; vomiting, nausea, and spontaneous diarrhea with abdominal pain; shortness of breath due to deficiency; and ascending deficiency-yang; as well as for men and women with disharmony of qi and blood leading to edema.
Instructions for Use
Divide into 10 doses. Boil with 1.5 zhan of water, adding 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube, until reduced to 8 fen; take on an empty stomach.
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Decoction of Aquilaria to Descend Qi,For men and women with qi that fails to rise and fall properly, resulting in stagnation and weakness; disharmony of the spleen and stomach; loss of appetite; vomiting, nausea, and spontaneous diarrhea with abdominal pain; shortness of breath due to deficiency; and ascending deficiency-yang; as well as for men and women with disharmony of qi and blood leading to edema.