Ginseng and Schizonepeta Decoction，*Bo Ji*, Volume 4.，For women suffering from blood-wind and fatigue-induced qi deficiency, characterized by stabbing pain, weakness in the limbs, loss of appetite, frequent fatigue, jaundice, and emaciation, fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, irregular menstruation, and frequent palpitations; and for men with wind-fatigue disorders.
Ginseng and Schizonepeta Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ginseng and Schizonepeta Decoction
Chinese Name : 人参荆芥煮散
Drug Formulation
4 liang of Schizonepeta spikelets, 2 liang of Bupleurum (stem removed), 2 liang of Gentiana (washed to remove mud), 2 liang of Cardamom (shell removed), 2 liang of Angelica dahurica, 2 liang of Astragalus, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (washed),2 liang of softshell turtle shell (washed and roasted with vinegar until yellow), 2 liang of Cinnamomum cassia (with coarse bark removed), 1 liang of Curcuma zedoaria, 1 liang of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 1 liang of Ophiopogon japonicus (with core removed),Sour jujube seeds 1 liang, Sea-tong bark 1 liang, Peony root 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Poria 1 liang, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Dried rehmannia root 1 liang, Trifoliate orange peel (stir-fried with wheat bran, seeds removed) 1 liang, Wood fragrant 1 liang, Agarwood half a liang, Areca nut half a liang.
Source
*Bo Ji*, Volume 4.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For women suffering from blood-wind and fatigue-induced qi deficiency, characterized by stabbing pain, weakness in the limbs, loss of appetite, frequent fatigue, jaundice, and emaciation, fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, irregular menstruation, and frequent palpitations; and for men with wind-fatigue disorders.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 black plums. Decoct until reduced to 7 fen, then take while warm, twice daily. If internal organ heat is present, take on an empty stomach; if frequent urination occurs, take after meals or before bedtime.
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Ginseng and Schizonepeta Decoction,For women suffering from blood-wind and fatigue-induced qi deficiency, characterized by stabbing pain, weakness in the limbs, loss of appetite, frequent fatigue, jaundice, and emaciation, fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, irregular menstruation, and frequent palpitations; and for men with wind-fatigue disorders.