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Ginseng, Atractylodes, Aconite, and Cinnamon Decoction

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Ginseng, Atractylodes, Aconite, and Cinnamon Decoction,Yin-cold qi directly strikes the Yin meridians, breaks through the barriers, and enters the Kidney Palace; the fire of the Gate of Life flees and is about to escape beyond the body.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Atractylodes, Aconite, and Cinnamon Decoction

Chinese Name : 参术附桂汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of ginseng, 9 qian of white atractylodes, 2 qian of aconite, 1 qian of cassia bark, and 2 qian of dried ginger.

Source

*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Yin-cold qi directly strikes the Yin meridians, breaks through the barriers, and enters the Kidney Palace; the fire of the Gate of Life flees and is about to escape beyond the body.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 3 bowls of water and take orally.

Ginseng, Atractylodes, Aconite, and Cinnamon Decoction,*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 3.,Yin-cold qi directly strikes the Yin meridians, breaks through the barriers, and enters the Kidney Palace; the fire of the Gate of Life flees and is about to escape beyond the body.

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