Qianhu and Ophiopogon Decoction

Qianhu and Ophiopogon Decoction,Mental exhaustion with external heat, restlessness, and dizziness affecting the head and eyes.

Formulas Name : Qianhu and Ophiopogon Decoction

Chinese Name : 前胡麦门冬饮

Drug Formulation

Qianhu (with root tip removed) 1 liang, Ophiopogon (core removed, roasted) 1 liang, Wei Rui 1 liang, Scrophularia 1 liang, Cimicifuga 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Belamcanda 1 liang, Peony 1 liang, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 86.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Mental exhaustion with external heat, restlessness, and dizziness affecting the head and eyes.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, half a fen of sliced fresh ginger, and 30 red adzuki beans; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain; take after meals.

Qianhu and Ophiopogon Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 86.,Mental exhaustion with external heat, restlessness, and dizziness affecting the head and eyes.

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