Ginseng and Cimicifuga Decoction

Ginseng and Cimicifuga Decoction,Bowel movements 3–4 times a day, loose but not excessive; occasional diarrhea with abdominal rumbling; yellow urine.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Cimicifuga Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参升胃汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Astragalus, 1 fen of licorice (roasted), 6 fen of Cimicifuga, 2 qian of Bupleurum, 2 qian of tangerine peel, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 2 qian of Amomum, a small amount of safflower, and 6 fen of ginseng.

Source

From Dongyuan’s formula, cited in *Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 23.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients and divide into 2 doses.

Benefits

Bowel movements 3–4 times a day, loose but not excessive; occasional diarrhea with abdominal rumbling; yellow urine.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain, let cool slightly, and take before meals.

Ginseng and Cimicifuga Decoction,From Dongyuan’s formula, cited in *Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 23.,Bowel movements 3–4 times a day, loose but not excessive; occasional diarrhea with abdominal rumbling; yellow urine.

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