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Jianzhong Astragalus Decoction

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Jianzhong Astragalus Decoction,For deficiency-syndrome conditions with abdominal cramping and various deficiencies.

Formulas Name : Jianzhong Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 建中黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus root 2 liang (chopped), Cinnamon bark 1 liang, Licorice root half a liang (lightly roasted until reddish, chopped), Schisandra berries 3 fen, Peony bark 3 fen, Alisma rhizome 1 liang, White peony root 3 fen, Cornus fruit 1 liang, Polygala root half a liang (core removed), Angelica root 1 liang.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 27.

Processing

The above is a coarse powder.

Benefits

For deficiency-syndrome conditions with abdominal cramping and various deficiencies.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Boil in 1 medium bowl of water with half a fen of fresh ginger and 3 jujubes until reduced to 6 fen. Strain, then add maltose the size of a jujube and boil for 1–2 more boils. Take warm before meals.

Jianzhong Astragalus Decoction,From *Shenghui*, Volume 27.,For deficiency-syndrome conditions with abdominal cramping and various deficiencies.

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