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Ginseng, Astragalus, and Atractylodes Decoction

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Ginseng, Astragalus, and Atractylodes Decoction,For diarrhea and dysentery, as well as prolapse of the anus due to qi deficiency following childbirth.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Astragalus, and Atractylodes Decoction

Chinese Name : 参耆白术汤

Drug Formulation

Dangshen (stem removed, ground with rice) 2 qian, roasted Astragalus 1 qian 5 fen, Atractylodes macrocephala (cleaned and stir-fried) 1 qian 5 fen, cardamom powder 1 qian 5 fen, Poria 1 qian 5 fen, Chinese yam (stir-fried) 2 qian, Cimicifuga (thoroughly roasted) 6 fen, roasted licorice 7 fen.

Source

*Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For diarrhea and dysentery, as well as prolapse of the anus due to qi deficiency following childbirth.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 slices of fresh ginger; decoct and take orally. Alternatively, add 0.5 fen of processed Aconite.

Ginseng, Astragalus, and Atractylodes Decoction,*Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 3.,For diarrhea and dysentery, as well as prolapse of the anus due to qi deficiency following childbirth.

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