Rhubarb and Astragalus Powder

Rhubarb and Astragalus Powder,For fatigue and exhaustion.

Formulas Name : Rhubarb and Astragalus Powder

Chinese Name : 大黄耆散

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (raw, finely chopped) half liang, Tussilago flower (roasted) half liang, Achyranthes root (top removed, soaked in wine overnight, then roasted) half liang, Bupleurum root (root base removed, washed) half liang, Gentiana root (raw) half liang, Green tangerine peel (white pith removed, stir-fried) half liang,Fennel (imported, stir-fried) half liang, Frankincense (coated in water-mixed flour, slow-roasted; avoid excessive heat. All ingredients above should be thoroughly cleaned) half liang, Fritillaria (large) 7 pieces (soaked in hot water 7 times), Eucommia (soaked in wine overnight, split open, drained of wine, and stir-fried until yellow) 1 fen,Cinnamon Bark (peeled, not exposed to fire) 1 fen, Ba Ji (core removed, used raw) 1 fen, Licorice (roasted until yellow) 1 fen, Smilax Rhizome 1 fen, Dendrobium 1 fen, Aconite Root (large) 7 qian (roasted until cracked, peel and tip removed).

Source

From *The Treasure of Health* as cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 223.

Processing

Roast the above herbs and grind into a powder.

Benefits

For fatigue and exhaustion.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct together until reduced to 7 fen; strain into a cup; remove the residue; take warm on an empty stomach before meals, 3 times a day.

Note

Avoid raw and cold foods, oily noodles, roasted or fried foods, and foods with shells.

Rhubarb and Astragalus Powder,From *The Treasure of Health* as cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 223.,For fatigue and exhaustion.

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