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Great Tonifying Essence Decoction

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Great Tonifying Essence Decoction,Severe deficiency of qi and blood, with original qi on the verge of depletion, manifesting as sudden drowsiness, unsteadiness, and other symptoms.

Formulas Name : Great Tonifying Essence Decoction

Chinese Name : 大补元汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of Huai Chinese yam (stir-fried), 2 qian of astragalus (honey-fried), 2 qian of white atractylodes, 2–3 qian of prepared rehmannia (or more as needed), 2–3 qian of angelica, 1 qian of cornelian cherry, 2–3 qian of goji berries, 1–2 qian of licorice, 7 fen of schisandra (honey-fried), 2 qian of eucommia (ginger-fried),8 fen of fresh ginger, 3 red dates.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Severe deficiency of qi and blood, with original qi on the verge of depletion, manifesting as sudden drowsiness, unsteadiness, and other symptoms.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Great Tonifying Essence Decoction,*Huiyue*, Volume 10.,Severe deficiency of qi and blood, with original qi on the verge of depletion, manifesting as sudden drowsiness, unsteadiness, and other symptoms.

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