Ginger and Atractylodes Decoction

Ginger and Atractylodes Decoction,For yang deficiency with internal cold, complicated by external wind-cold, presenting with headache, aversion to wind, shivering, and profuse sweating; or for wind and dampness interacting, causing body pain, stiffness in the lower back and spine, and inability to turn over in bed; also for treating internal injury to the spleen and stomach caused by consuming cold food or drinks, resulting in vomiting, regurgitation of phlegm, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Ginger and Atractylodes Decoction

Chinese Name : 姜术汤

Drug Formulation

Sichuan ginger (roasted) 1 liang, white atractylodes (stir-fried) 1 liang, poria 1 liang, aconite root (roasted, with skin and pith removed) half a liang, licorice (roasted) half a liang.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For yang deficiency with internal cold, complicated by external wind-cold, presenting with headache, aversion to wind, shivering, and profuse sweating; or for wind and dampness interacting, causing body pain, stiffness in the lower back and spine, and inability to turn over in bed; also for treating internal injury to the spleen and stomach caused by consuming cold food or drinks, resulting in vomiting, regurgitation of phlegm, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take while warm, at any time of day.

Ginger and Atractylodes Decoction,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 2.,For yang deficiency with internal cold, complicated by external wind-cold, presenting with headache, aversion to wind, shivering, and profuse sweating; or for wind and dampness interacting, causing body pain, stiffness in the lower back and spine, and inability to turn over in bed; also for treating internal injury to the spleen and stomach caused by consuming cold food or drinks, resulting in vomiting, regurgitation of phlegm, and loss of appetite.

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