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Qingqi Decoction,For cases where summer heat has injured the original qi, resulting in fever, profuse sweating, and loss of strength, with a fine, weak, and slow pulse.

Formulas Name : Qingqi Decoction

Chinese Name : 清气饮

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala 1 qian 2 fen, Ginseng 1 qian, Astragalus membranaceus 1 qian, Ophiopogon japonicus 1 qian, Paeonia lactiflora 1 qian, Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Poria cocos 1 qian, Anemarrhena asphodeloides 7 fen, Elsholtzia ciliata 7 fen, Coptis chinensis (roasted) 5 fen, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 5 fen, Phellodendron amurense 3 fen.

Source

*Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 3.

Processing

Chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For cases where summer heat has injured the original qi, resulting in fever, profuse sweating, and loss of strength, with a fine, weak, and slow pulse.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.

Qingqi Decoction，*Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 3.，For cases where summer heat has injured the original qi, resulting in fever, profuse sweating, and loss of strength, with a fine, weak, and slow pulse.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
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