Qi Ben Decoction，Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Qianjin Yi* (Vol. 6).，For postpartum shortness of breath and women’s “ben-tun” syndrome; chronic exhaustion; deficiency of organ qi; restlessness in the chest; and a sensation below the Guanyuan acupoint as if carrying five thousand coins.
Qi Ben Decoction
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Formulas Name : Qi Ben Decoction
Chinese Name : 气奔汤
Drug Formulation
Magnolia Bark (Hou Po) 3 liang, Cinnamon Bark (Gui Xin) 3 liang, Chinese Angelica Root (Dang Gui) 3 liang, Asarum Root (Xi Xin) 3 liang, Peony Root (Shao Yao) 3 liang, Gypsum (Shi Gao) 3 liang, Licorice Root (Gan Cao) 2 liang, Scutellaria Root (Huang Qin) 2 liang, Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) 2 liang, Evodia Fruit (Wu Zhu Yu) 5 liang, Dried Rehmannia Root (Gan Di Huang) 4 liang, Platycodon Root (Jie Geng) 3 liang, Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) 1 liang.
Source
Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Qianjin Yi* (Vol. 6).
Benefits
For postpartum shortness of breath and women’s “ben-tun” syndrome; chronic exhaustion; deficiency of organ qi; restlessness in the chest; and a sensation below the Guanyuan acupoint as if carrying five thousand coins.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 1 dou 2 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain, and divide into 3 doses. Take three courses of treatment for best results.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
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Qi Ben Decoction,For postpartum shortness of breath and women’s “ben-tun” syndrome; chronic exhaustion; deficiency of organ qi; restlessness in the chest; and a sensation below the Guanyuan acupoint as if carrying five thousand coins.