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Great Tonifying Decoction

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Great Tonifying Decoction,For the elderly with physical weakness, deficiency of central qi, and severe uterine prolapse.

Formulas Name : Great Tonifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 大补元煎

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 10g, Chinese yam 15g, prepared rehmannia root 15g, eucommia bark 15g, angelica root 15g, cornelian cherry 15g, goji berries 15g, cimicifuga root 10g, deer antler gelatin 10g.

Source

From *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For the elderly with physical weakness, deficiency of central qi, and severe uterine prolapse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take one dose every other day.

Great Tonifying Decoction,From *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 2.,For the elderly with physical weakness, deficiency of central qi, and severe uterine prolapse.

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