Le Ling Astragalus Decoction

Le Ling Astragalus Decoction,For deficiency-related debility with shortness of breath; cold phlegm in the chest and heart; occasional startles and tremors; palpitations; cold extremities; persistent spontaneous sweating; deficiency of the five viscera and six腑; intestinal rumbling; and various diseases caused by wind-dampness and disharmony of the nutritive and defensive qi. It also treats abdominal cramping due to wind; miasma toxins of Lingnan region, manifested as fever, restlessness, excessive thirst, constipation, scanty and reddish urine; or delirium with claims of internal heat, and loss of consciousness.

Formulas Name : Le Ling Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 乐令黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Astragalus, 1 liang of Ginseng, 1 liang of Tangerine Peel, 1 liang of Angelica, Cinnamon Bark, 1 liang of Asarum, 1 liang of Peucedanum, 1 liang of Peony, 1 liang of Licorice, 1 liang of Poria, 1 liang of Ophiopogon, 5 liang of Fresh Ginger, 2.5 liang of Pinellia, and 20 jujubes.

Source

From *Qianjin*, Volume 19.

Benefits

For deficiency-related debility with shortness of breath; cold phlegm in the chest and heart; occasional startles and tremors; palpitations; cold extremities; persistent spontaneous sweating; deficiency of the five viscera and six腑; intestinal rumbling; and various diseases caused by wind-dampness and disharmony of the nutritive and defensive qi. It also treats abdominal cramping due to wind; miasma toxins of Lingnan region, manifested as fever, restlessness, excessive thirst, constipation, scanty and reddish urine; or delirium with claims of internal heat, and loss of consciousness.

Instructions for Use

Crush the ingredients. Boil with 2 dou of water until reduced to 4 sheng; take 5 he per dose, three times a day and once at night.

Le Ling Astragalus Decoction,From *Qianjin*, Volume 19.,For deficiency-related debility with shortness of breath; cold phlegm in the chest and heart; occasional startles and tremors; palpitations; cold extremities; persistent spontaneous sweating; deficiency of the five viscera and six腑; intestinal rumbling; and various diseases caused by wind-dampness and disharmony of the nutritive and defensive qi. It also treats abdominal cramping due to wind; miasma toxins of Lingnan region, manifested as fever, restlessness, excessive thirst, constipation, scanty and reddish urine; or delirium with claims of internal heat, and loss of consciousness.

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