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Ginseng and Polygala Decoction

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Ginseng and Polygala Decoction,Deficiency of kidney qi, excessive thirst, frequent urination, lower back pain and weakness, and emaciation.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Polygala Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参远志汤

Drug Formulation

Polygala 1 qian, Ginseng 1 qian, Alisma 1 qian, Prepared Rehmannia 1 qian, Cinnamon 1 qian, Angelica 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Scutellaria 1 qian, Licorice 1 qian, Ligusticum 1 qian, White Dragon Bone 1 qian, Schisandra 2 qian.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Deficiency of kidney qi, excessive thirst, frequent urination, lower back pain and weakness, and emaciation.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Decoct with Goat Kidney Decoction and take three times daily. Once symptoms improve, switch to Mountain Yam and Rehmannia Pills.

Ginseng and Polygala Decoction,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.,Deficiency of kidney qi, excessive thirst, frequent urination, lower back pain and weakness, and emaciation.

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