Ginseng and Astragalus Decoction for Strengthening the Middle

Ginseng and Astragalus Decoction for Strengthening the Middle,For deficiency-syndrome with shortness of breath, fatigue in the limbs, and poor appetite.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Astragalus Decoction for Strengthening the Middle

Chinese Name : 参耆健中汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of astragalus, 1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of tangerine peel, 1 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of white peony root, 1 qian of raw Rehmannia glutinosa (wine-fried), 0.5 fen of licorice, and 0.3 fen of Schisandra chinensis.

Source

From *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 4, citing *A Collection of Medical Formulas*.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For deficiency-syndrome with shortness of breath, fatigue in the limbs, and poor appetite.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 jujubes; decoct in water and take orally.

Ginseng and Astragalus Decoction for Strengthening the Middle,From *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 4, citing *A Collection of Medical Formulas*.,For deficiency-syndrome with shortness of breath, fatigue in the limbs, and poor appetite.

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