Ginseng and Atractylodes Decoction for Dampness Removal，*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 2.，A person who craves alcohol and experiences pain in both arms; when taking wind-dispelling and phlegm-resolving medications, the arms become even more numb, phlegm and saliva increase, the body feels weak and the tendons slack, the legs and knees are stiff and painful, the jaw is locked and speech is slurred, the head and eyes feel heavy and dizzy, saliva flows from the corners of the mouth, the body feels as if crawling with insects, and scratching produces white flakes—all these symptoms result from a deficiency of spleen qi.
Ginseng and Atractylodes Decoction for Dampness Removal
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Formulas Name : Ginseng and Atractylodes Decoction for Dampness Removal
Chinese Name : 参术去湿汤
Drug Formulation
Ginseng 5 qian, White Atractylodes 5 qian, Licorice 1 qian, Pinellia 1 qian, Aconite 1 qian, Chinese Yam 1 liang, Coix Seed 3 qian, Amomum 3 grains.
Source
*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 2.
Benefits
A person who craves alcohol and experiences pain in both arms; when taking wind-dispelling and phlegm-resolving medications, the arms become even more numb, phlegm and saliva increase, the body feels weak and the tendons slack, the legs and knees are stiff and painful, the jaw is locked and speech is slurred, the head and eyes feel heavy and dizzy, saliva flows from the corners of the mouth, the body feels as if crawling with insects, and scratching produces white flakes—all these symptoms result from a deficiency of spleen qi.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Ginseng and Atractylodes Decoction for Dampness Removal,A person who craves alcohol and experiences pain in both arms; when taking wind-dispelling and phlegm-resolving medications, the arms become even more numb, phlegm and saliva increase, the body feels weak and the tendons slack, the legs and knees are stiff and painful, the jaw is locked and speech is slurred, the head and eyes feel heavy and dizzy, saliva flows from the corners of the mouth, the body feels as if crawling with insects, and scratching produces white flakes—all these symptoms result from a deficiency of spleen qi.