Ginseng and Stomach-Nourishing Decoction

Ginseng and Stomach-Nourishing Decoction,Headache; mild pain upon exertion; loss of appetite; lethargy in the limbs; restlessness, heat, and shortness of breath; loss of sense of taste; abdominal rumbling; slightly loose stools; general drowsiness and lethargy; feeling thirsty but aversion to cold foods.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Stomach-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参益胃汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 2 fen, Licorice 2 fen, Angelica sinensis tips 2 fen, Amomum villosum seeds 2 fen, Ginseng 3 fen, Scutellaria baicalensis 3 fen, Bupleurum 3 fen, Pinellia 3 fen, Atractylodes macrocephala 3 fen, Tangerine peel 5 fen, Cimicifuga 5 fen, Atractylodes lancea 1 qian 5 fen, Safflower a small amount.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Headache; mild pain upon exertion; loss of appetite; lethargy in the limbs; restlessness, heat, and shortness of breath; loss of sense of taste; abdominal rumbling; slightly loose stools; general drowsiness and lethargy; feeling thirsty but aversion to cold foods.

Instructions for Use

Prepare the above ingredients as a single dose. Use 2 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain out the residue, let it cool slightly, and take it before meals.

Ginseng and Stomach-Nourishing Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.,Headache; mild pain upon exertion; loss of appetite; lethargy in the limbs; restlessness, heat, and shortness of breath; loss of sense of taste; abdominal rumbling; slightly loose stools; general drowsiness and lethargy; feeling thirsty but aversion to cold foods.

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