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Rongwei Decoction,For infants with deficiency of both qi and blood, resulting in disharmony of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi, accompanied by generalized edema of the head, face, limbs, and extremities, and even shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Rongwei Decoction

Chinese Name : 荣卫饮子

Drug Formulation

Sichuan Angelica, Prepared Rehmannia (thoroughly washed), Ginseng, Poria, Sichuan Lovage, Atractylodes, Licorice (roasted), White Peony, Fructus Aurantii (roasted, ground separately), Astragalus (honey-roasted), and Tangerine Peel—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Huoyou Kouyi*, Volume 17.

Benefits

For infants with deficiency of both qi and blood, resulting in disharmony of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi, accompanied by generalized edema of the head, face, limbs, and extremities, and even shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Crush the ingredients by hand. Take 2 qian per dose, boil with 1 small zhan of water until reduced to half, strain, and drink the entire decoction; take at any time.

Rongwei Decoction,From *Huoyou Kouyi*, Volume 17.,For infants with deficiency of both qi and blood, resulting in disharmony of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi, accompanied by generalized edema of the head, face, limbs, and extremities, and even shortness of breath.

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