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Qi-Soothing Decoction,In frail individuals, kidney deficiency prevents the retention of qi; as a result, qi fails to return to its source, leading to shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Qi-Soothing Decoction

Chinese Name : 安气汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of ginseng, 9 fen of schisandra, 1 qian of ophiopogon, 1 qian of sour jujube seeds (roasted and ground), 1 qian of Chinese yam, 1 qian of poria, 1 qian of asafoetida.

Source

*Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 4.

Benefits

In frail individuals, kidney deficiency prevents the retention of qi; as a result, qi fails to return to its source, leading to shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Decoct, then dissolve ejiao in the decoction and take.

Qi-Soothing Decoction，*Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 4.，In frail individuals, kidney deficiency prevents the retention of qi; as a result, qi fails to return to its source, leading to shortness of breath.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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