Ginseng Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency，From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 6.，For consumptive disorders, shortness of breath, weakness in the limbs, a tendency to lie down, lack of strength, palpitations, and frequent night sweats.
Ginseng Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency
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Formulas Name : Ginseng Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency
Chinese Name : 人参补虚汤
Drug Formulation
2 liang of Astragalus, 2 liang of Ginseng, 2 liang of Tangerine Peel (white pith removed), 2 liang of Angelica (roasted), 2 liang of Cinnamon (bark removed), 2 liang of Asarum (leaves and upper part removed),Qianhu 2 liang, White Peony Root (peeled) 2 liang, Licorice (roasted) 2 liang, White Poria (peeled) 2 liang, Ophiopogon (core removed) 2 liang, Pinellia (roasted) 2 liang, Prepared Rehmannia 2 liang.
Source
From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 6.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For consumptive disorders, shortness of breath, weakness in the limbs, a tendency to lie down, lack of strength, palpitations, and frequent night sweats.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 large bowl of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take while still slightly warm before meals.
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Ginseng Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency,For consumptive disorders, shortness of breath, weakness in the limbs, a tendency to lie down, lack of strength, palpitations, and frequent night sweats.