Ginseng-White Tiger Decoction with Polygonatum and Barley

Ginseng-White Tiger Decoction with Polygonatum and Barley,For warm epidemics, after the Taiyang meridian phase has subsided, in cases of qi deficiency with restlessness and thirst.

Formulas Name : Ginseng-White Tiger Decoction with Polygonatum and Barley

Chinese Name : 人参白虎加元麦汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of gypsum, 3 qian of Anemarrhena, 2 qian of licorice (roasted), 3 qian of ginseng, 3 qian of Scrophularia, 8 qian of Ophiopogon, 1 cup of japonica rice.

Source

*The Four Sages’ Suspended Pivot*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For warm epidemics, after the Taiyang meridian phase has subsided, in cases of qi deficiency with restlessness and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in running water until the rice is cooked; take about half a cup and drink while hot.

Ginseng-White Tiger Decoction with Polygonatum and Barley,*The Four Sages’ Suspended Pivot*, Volume 2.,For warm epidemics, after the Taiyang meridian phase has subsided, in cases of qi deficiency with restlessness and thirst.

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