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Oyster, Astragalus, and Cinnamon Twig Decoction

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Oyster, Astragalus, and Cinnamon Twig Decoction,Qi deficiency with fever; loose pores on the knees; uncontrollable spontaneous sweating.

Formulas Name : Oyster, Astragalus, and Cinnamon Twig Decoction

Chinese Name : 牡蛎黄耆桂枝汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of oyster shell, 2 qian of astragalus, 0.5 fen of cinnamon twig, 1 qian of ephedra root, 0.5 fen of white atractylodes, 0.5 fen of licorice, and 1 qian of floating barley.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Qi deficiency with fever; loose pores on the knees; uncontrollable spontaneous sweating.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the ingredients in water and take orally.

Oyster, Astragalus, and Cinnamon Twig Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.,Qi deficiency with fever; loose pores on the knees; uncontrollable spontaneous sweating.

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