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Qianghuo Qi-Boosting Decoction,Stroke.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo Qi-Boosting Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活益气汤

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo, Chuanxiong, Danggui, Shidi Huang, Longdancao, Banxia, Chenpi, Bohe, Fangfeng, Duhuo, Huangqin, and Licorice.

Source

From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 1.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Stroke.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Qianghuo Qi-Boosting Decoction，From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 1.，Stroke.

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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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