Ginseng Qi-Tonifying Decoction，From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.，For heat-induced depletion of original qi, numbness in both hands, fatigue in the limbs, lethargy, and a strong desire to lie down.
Ginseng Qi-Tonifying Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ginseng Qi-Tonifying Decoction
Chinese Name : 人参益气汤
Drug Formulation
8 qian of Astragalus, 5 qian of raw licorice, 5 qian of ginseng, 3 qian of white peony root, 2 qian 5 fen of Bupleurum, 2 qian of fried licorice, 2 qian of Cimicifuga, and 140 Schisandra berries.
Source
From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.
Benefits
For heat-induced depletion of original qi, numbness in both hands, fatigue in the limbs, lethargy, and a strong desire to lie down.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients and divide into 4 doses. For each dose, use 2 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain out the residue, and take while slightly warm, away from meals.
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Ginseng Qi-Tonifying Decoction,For heat-induced depletion of original qi, numbness in both hands, fatigue in the limbs, lethargy, and a strong desire to lie down.