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Fuzi and Ginger Decoction

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Fuzi and Ginger Decoction,For those with inherently weak skin pores who suddenly contract cold, presenting with profuse spontaneous sweating, a cold body, and cold, numb hands and feet; or for those with excessive yin internally forcing the yang outward, resulting in outward signs of false heat and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Fuzi and Ginger Decoction

Chinese Name : 附姜汤

Drug Formulation

Aconite (roasted, with skin and navel removed) 5 qian, Dried Ginger (roasted) 5 qian.

Source

*Lü Fa*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For those with inherently weak skin pores who suddenly contract cold, presenting with profuse spontaneous sweating, a cold body, and cold, numb hands and feet; or for those with excessive yin internally forcing the yang outward, resulting in outward signs of false heat and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 large bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl; add a small amount of pig bile (about the size of a clam shell), mix well, and take while warm or cool.

Fuzi and Ginger Decoction,*Lü Fa*, Volume 2.,For those with inherently weak skin pores who suddenly contract cold, presenting with profuse spontaneous sweating, a cold body, and cold, numb hands and feet; or for those with excessive yin internally forcing the yang outward, resulting in outward signs of false heat and restlessness.

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