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Qi-Nourishing Decoction

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Qi-Nourishing Decoction,For conditions caused by damp-heat, characterized by heaviness of the body, restlessness, loss of taste, or thick, sticky phlegm and cough; irregular alternation of chills and fever; fatigue and poor appetite; and spleen deficiency with diarrhea; also treats malaria and dysentery in deficient patients.

Formulas Name : Qi-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 调理益气汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (roasted with honey water) 1 qian 5 fen, Codonopsis 1 qian 5 fen (roasted), stir-fried Atractylodes 1 qian, Tangerine Peel 5 fen, Wood Fragrance (roasted) 4 fen, Bupleurum 4 fen, Cimicifuga 4 fen, White Cardamom (pulp) 3 fen, Roasted Licorice 3 fen.

Source

From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For conditions caused by damp-heat, characterized by heaviness of the body, restlessness, loss of taste, or thick, sticky phlegm and cough; irregular alternation of chills and fever; fatigue and poor appetite; and spleen deficiency with diarrhea; also treats malaria and dysentery in deficient patients.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 fen of ginger peel and 3 small red dates; take on an empty stomach.

Qi-Nourishing Decoction,From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 1.,For conditions caused by damp-heat, characterized by heaviness of the body, restlessness, loss of taste, or thick, sticky phlegm and cough; irregular alternation of chills and fever; fatigue and poor appetite; and spleen deficiency with diarrhea; also treats malaria and dysentery in deficient patients.

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