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Modified Astragalus Jianzhong Decoction

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Modified Astragalus Jianzhong Decoction,For cases of yang deficiency without fever, aversion to cold, night sweats, weakness, and loose stools.

Formulas Name : Modified Astragalus Jianzhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味黄耆建中汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Astragalus, 2 qian of White Peony Root, 1.5 qian of Angelica, 1 qian of Ginseng, 1 qian of Atractylodes, 1 qian of Ephedra Root, 1 qian of Oyster Shell Powder, 0.5 fen of Cinnamon Bark, 1 spoonful of maltose, and 2 jujubes.

Source

*Zhun Sheng: Shang Han* (Treatise on the Standard Rules: Treatise on Cold Damage), Volume 7.

Benefits

For cases of yang deficiency without fever, aversion to cold, night sweats, weakness, and loose stools.

Instructions for Use

Prepare the above as one dose. Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take warm after a meal.

Modified Astragalus Jianzhong Decoction,*Zhun Sheng: Shang Han* (Treatise on the Standard Rules: Treatise on Cold Damage), Volume 7.,For cases of yang deficiency without fever, aversion to cold, night sweats, weakness, and loose stools.

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