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Qi-Distributing and Heart-Nourishing Decoction,Stagnation of heart qi, palpitations, a sensation of suffocation, swelling of the limbs, and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Qi-Distributing and Heart-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 分气补心汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Trichosanthes Rind (roasted), 1 liang of Cyperus Rhizome (roasted, hair removed), 1 liang of Poria, 1 liang of Platycodon Root, 3 fen of Akebia Stem, 3 fen of Licorice (roasted),Chuan Shaoyao 3 fen, Qianhu (stems removed) 3 fen, Qingju (roasted) 3 fen, Zhike (roasted with bran, pith removed) 3 fen, Baizhu 3 fen, Xixin (stems removed) half liang, Muxiang half liang.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 8.

Processing

Crush the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Stagnation of heart qi, palpitations, a sensation of suffocation, swelling of the limbs, and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 daqian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; and take warm before meals.

Qi-Distributing and Heart-Nourishing Decoction，*San Yin*, Volume 8.，Stagnation of heart qi, palpitations, a sensation of suffocation, swelling of the limbs, and shortness of breath.

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Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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