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Qi-Tonifying and Kidney-Nourishing Decoction,Excessive sexual activity causes the kidneys to be unable to contain the qi and return it to its source, causing the various qi to surge upward, resulting in headache and dizziness.

Formulas Name : Qi-Tonifying and Kidney-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 益气补肾汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 qian 2 fen, Astragalus (honey-fried) 1 qian 2 fen, Atractylodes macrocephala 2 qian, Poria cocos 1 qian, Licorice (fried) 5 fen, Chinese yam 1 qian 5 fen, Cornus officinalis fruit 1 qian 5 fen.

Source

From *The Mystic Pearl of the Red Water*, Volume 16.

Benefits

Excessive sexual activity causes the kidneys to be unable to contain the qi and return it to its source, causing the various qi to surge upward, resulting in headache and dizziness.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take before meals.

Qi-Tonifying and Kidney-Nourishing Decoction，From *The Mystic Pearl of the Red Water*, Volume 16.，Excessive sexual activity causes the kidneys to be unable to contain the qi and return it to its source, causing the various qi to surge upward, resulting in headache and dizziness.

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