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Qulai Decoction

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Qulai Decoction,For cases of qi deficiency with a slight invasion of cold and damp pathogenic factors; when the pathogenic factors assault the pericardium, causing sudden, brief episodes of heart pain that subside just as quickly, occurring more than ten times a day, with no impairment of appetite but restlessness day and night.

Formulas Name : Qulai Decoction

Chinese Name : 去来汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of ginseng, 3 qian of poria, 3 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 qian of licorice, 2 qian of Sichuan aconite, and 1 qian of pinellia.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For cases of qi deficiency with a slight invasion of cold and damp pathogenic factors; when the pathogenic factors assault the pericardium, causing sudden, brief episodes of heart pain that subside just as quickly, occurring more than ten times a day, with no impairment of appetite but restlessness day and night.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Qulai Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,For cases of qi deficiency with a slight invasion of cold and damp pathogenic factors; when the pathogenic factors assault the pericardium, causing sudden, brief episodes of heart pain that subside just as quickly, occurring more than ten times a day, with no impairment of appetite but restlessness day and night.

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