Saussurea and Ginseng Decoction

Saussurea and Ginseng Decoction,Wind-toxin affecting the kidneys, attacking the limbs, head, and face; sores on the lower back and knees; bitter taste in the mouth and dry tongue; dark and emaciated appearance; phlegm, saliva, and nasal discharge; intermittent fullness and oppression beneath the heart; lethargy in the limbs and joints; presenting symptoms similar to a chronic fatigue syndrome.

Formulas Name : Saussurea and Ginseng Decoction

Chinese Name : 木香人参汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Wood Fragrance, half a liang of Ginseng, half a liang of Astragalus (chopped), half a liang of Fangfeng (with branches removed),Half liang of Achyranthes root (soaked in wine, sliced, and roasted), half liang of licorice (roasted and coarsely chopped), half liang of Angelica sinensis (sliced and roasted), half liang of Schizonepeta spikelets, half liang of Morinda officinalis (core removed), half liang of Pinellia (processed with ginger juice),turtle shell (with skirt removed, vinegar-roasted) half liang, cinnamon bark (with coarse bark removed) half liang, white poria (with black skin removed) half liang, qinjiao (with stems and soil removed) half liang, bupleurum root (with stems removed) half liang, aconite root (cracked, with skin and navel removed) 3 fen,Qianghuo (with root tip removed) 3 fen, Zhike (with pith removed, stir-fried with wheat bran) 3 fen, dried scorpion (whole, stir-fried) 3 fen, nutmeg (shell removed) 3 fen, prepared dried rehmannia root (baked) 3 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 52.

Processing

About the size of a sesame seed.

Benefits

Wind-toxin affecting the kidneys, attacking the limbs, head, and face; sores on the lower back and knees; bitter taste in the mouth and dry tongue; dark and emaciated appearance; phlegm, saliva, and nasal discharge; intermittent fullness and oppression beneath the heart; lethargy in the limbs and joints; presenting symptoms similar to a chronic fatigue syndrome.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 cun of sliced scallion whites, and 3 slices of ginger. Decoct together until reduced to 7 fen; just before it is done, add a small amount of wine. If you do not drink alcohol, substitute a small amount of a child’s urine instead. Strain out the residue and take warm, regardless of the time of day.

Saussurea and Ginseng Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 52.,Wind-toxin affecting the kidneys, attacking the limbs, head, and face; sores on the lower back and knees; bitter taste in the mouth and dry tongue; dark and emaciated appearance; phlegm, saliva, and nasal discharge; intermittent fullness and oppression beneath the heart; lethargy in the limbs and joints; presenting symptoms similar to a chronic fatigue syndrome.

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