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Ginseng, Angelica, and Ligusticum Decoction

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Ginseng, Angelica, and Ligusticum Decoction,Blood stagnation; restlessness; inability to swallow water after rinsing the mouth; confusion and disorientation as if in a stupor; pain, oppression, and shortness of breath; black stools; frequent urination; spontaneous sweating; cold extremities and reversal of the pulse.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Angelica, and Ligusticum Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参归芎汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian 5 fen of ginseng, 2 qian 5 fen of Cinnamomum cassia (with coarse bark removed), 2 qian 5 fen of Wulingzhi (roasted), half liang of Wuyao, half liang of Pongshu, half liang of Muxiang, half liang of Sha ren, half liang of roasted licorice, 7 qian 5 fen of Chuanxiong, 7 qian 5 fen of Danggui, and 7 qian 5 fen of Banxia (soaked in hot water).

Source

*Yidi*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Blood stagnation; restlessness; inability to swallow water after rinsing the mouth; confusion and disorientation as if in a stupor; pain, oppression, and shortness of breath; black stools; frequent urination; spontaneous sweating; cold extremities and reversal of the pulse.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 1 liang 5 qian per dose, add 5 slices of fresh ginger, 2 red dates, and 4 Perilla leaves; decoct in water and take on an empty stomach.

Ginseng, Angelica, and Ligusticum Decoction,*Yidi*, Volume 6.,Blood stagnation; restlessness; inability to swallow water after rinsing the mouth; confusion and disorientation as if in a stupor; pain, oppression, and shortness of breath; black stools; frequent urination; spontaneous sweating; cold extremities and reversal of the pulse.

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