Dioscorea Qi-Nourishing Decoction

Dioscorea Qi-Nourishing Decoction,Yin deficiency fails to retain qi, causing shortness of breath and counterflow.

Formulas Name : Dioscorea Qi-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 薯蓣纳气汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of raw Chinese yam, 5 qian of prepared Rehmannia root, 5 qian of Cornus fruit (pits thoroughly removed), 4 qian of persimmon frost cake (dissolved in hot water before consumption), 4 qian of raw Hangzhou peony root, 2 qian of burdock seeds (roasted and pounded), 2 qian of perilla seeds (roasted and pounded), 2 qian of licorice (honey-fried), and 5 qian of raw dragon bone (finely ground).

Source

*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Yin deficiency fails to retain qi, causing shortness of breath and counterflow.

Dioscorea Qi-Nourishing Decoction,*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.,Yin deficiency fails to retain qi, causing shortness of breath and counterflow.

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