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Kidney-Tonifying Astragalus Decoction

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Kidney-Tonifying Astragalus Decoction,For tinnitus and deafness due to kidney deficiency.

Formulas Name : Kidney-Tonifying Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 补肾黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (chopped) 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Aster tataricus (soil removed) 1 liang, Licorice (roasted, chopped) 1 liang, Saposhnikovia (branches removed) 1 liang, Angelica sinensis (sliced, roasted) 1 liang,Ophiopogon (core removed, roasted) 1 liang, Schisandra 1 liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) 2 liang, Cinnamon (coarse bark removed) 2 liang, Ligusticum 1.5 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 114.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For tinnitus and deafness due to kidney deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose. First, use 3 zhan of water to simmer one sheep’s kidney until reduced to 1 to 1.5 zhan. Remove the kidney and add the herbs, along with 3 cun of sliced scallion whites and 3 split jujubes. Simmer until reduced to 8 fen, then strain. Take warm on an empty stomach before meals.

Kidney-Tonifying Astragalus Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 114.,For tinnitus and deafness due to kidney deficiency.

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