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Qinjiao Decoction,For heart deficiency with wind invasion, manifesting as dizziness and palpitations; phlegm and fluid retention causing chest oppression; and a state of confusion and drowsiness with inability to speak. Also for wind-phlegm causing mental confusion and excessive drooling.

Formulas Name : Qinjiao Decoction

Chinese Name : 秦艽饮子

Drug Formulation

Qinjiao 2 liang, Changshan 2 liang, Ginseng 2 liang, Goat Horn (ground) 2 liang, Licorice 3 liang.

Source

Quoted from *Guangji Fang* in Volume 15 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients into small pieces.

Benefits

For heart deficiency with wind invasion, manifesting as dizziness and palpitations; phlegm and fluid retention causing chest oppression; and a state of confusion and drowsiness with inability to speak. Also for wind-phlegm causing mental confusion and excessive drooling.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 6 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; strain out the residue; divide into two warm doses; take twice daily. After walking 4–5 li, take one dose. Induce a thorough but gentle vomiting if vomiting does not occur easily.

Note

Mild vomiting to expel phlegm is recommended; avoid raw vegetables, raw scallions, hot noodles, buckwheat, pork, fish, seaweed, and Chinese cabbage.

Qinjiao Decoction，Quoted from *Guangji Fang* in Volume 15 of *Wai Tai*.，For heart deficiency with wind invasion, manifesting as dizziness and palpitations; phlegm and fluid retention causing chest oppression; and a state of confusion and drowsiness with inability to speak. Also for wind-phlegm causing mental confusion and excessive drooling.

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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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