Internal Tonifying Astragalus Decoction

Internal Tonifying Astragalus Decoction,For women suffering from the “Seven Injuries,” characterized by bodily pain, tightness and fullness in the lower abdomen, a sallow or dark complexion, and inability to eat or drink; as well as various conditions of deficiency, weakness, shortness of breath, and palpitations with restlessness.

Formulas Name : Internal Tonifying Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 内补黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Astragalus, 3 liang of Angelica sinensis, 3 liang of Paeonia lactiflora, 3 liang of Rehmannia glutinosa, 3 liang of Pinellia ternata, 2 liang of Poria cocos, 2 liang of Ginseng, 2 liang of Cinnamomum cassia, 2 liang of Polygala tenuifolia, 2 liang of Ophiopogon japonicus, 2 liang of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 2 liang of Schisandra chinensis, 2 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 liang of Alisma orientale, 4 liang of Dried Ginger, and 30 jujubes.

Source

From *Qian Jin*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For women suffering from the “Seven Injuries,” characterized by bodily pain, tightness and fullness in the lower abdomen, a sallow or dark complexion, and inability to eat or drink; as well as various conditions of deficiency, weakness, shortness of breath, and palpitations with restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 1.5 dou of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue. Take 5 he per dose, three times a day and once at night.

Internal Tonifying Astragalus Decoction,From *Qian Jin*, Volume 3.,For women suffering from the “Seven Injuries,” characterized by bodily pain, tightness and fullness in the lower abdomen, a sallow or dark complexion, and inability to eat or drink; as well as various conditions of deficiency, weakness, shortness of breath, and palpitations with restlessness.

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