Nourishing Decoction

Nourishing Decoction,For consumptive weakness and emaciation, with shortness of breath after eating.

Formulas Name : Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 补养汤

Drug Formulation

Licorice 1 liang (roasted), Atractylodes 4 liang, Oyster Shell 2 liang, Jujubes 20 pieces, Donkey-hide Gelatin 3 liang, Ophiopogon 4 liang (core removed).

Source

From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 13, citing *Fan Wang Fang*.

Benefits

For consumptive weakness and emaciation, with shortness of breath after eating.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 8 sheng of water, boil down to 2 sheng, and drink the entire decoction.

Note

Avoid raw and cold foods.

Nourishing Decoction,From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 13, citing *Fan Wang Fang*.,For consumptive weakness and emaciation, with shortness of breath after eating.

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