Shi Zheng Decoction

Shi Zheng Decoction,Shortness of breath; fatigue in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Shi Zheng Decoction

Chinese Name : 十正汤

Drug Formulation

White Cardamom Seed, Aconite Root (roasted, with skin and pith removed), Aged Tangerine Peel (pith removed), Cloves (unroasted), Poria (peeled), Dried Ginger (roasted, washed), Ginseng (root base removed), White Atractylodes (roasted), Nutmeg (baked in flour), and Patchouli Leaves (soil removed)—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Shortness of breath; fatigue in the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. For each dose, take 5 qian; add 2 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes. Decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.

Shi Zheng Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.,Shortness of breath; fatigue in the limbs.

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