Huoxiang Decoction

Huoxiang Decoction,For severe qi reversal with excessive upward movement, dizziness and blurred vision, loss of appetite, occasional nausea, or a sensation of fullness in the epigastrium.

Formulas Name : Huoxiang Decoction

Chinese Name : 藿香汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Agastache leaves, 2 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of Poria cocos (with black skin removed), half a liang of cloves, and half a liang of licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 67.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For severe qi reversal with excessive upward movement, dizziness and blurred vision, loss of appetite, occasional nausea, or a sensation of fullness in the epigastrium.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger, and decoct together until reduced to 7 fen. Strain and take warm; take at any time.

Huoxiang Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 67.,For severe qi reversal with excessive upward movement, dizziness and blurred vision, loss of appetite, occasional nausea, or a sensation of fullness in the epigastrium.

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