Six-Ingredient Agarwood Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 52.，Deficiency-cold of the kidneys; pain in the chest and abdomen caused by qi attacking these areas; stiffness and tension in the lower back; loss of appetite; body heat with cold feet.
Six-Ingredient Agarwood Decoction
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Formulas Name : Six-Ingredient Agarwood Decoction
Chinese Name : 六味沉香饮
Drug Formulation
1 liang of agarwood, 1 liang of fenugreek (roasted), 1 liang of Chinese toon fruit (pitted and roasted), 1 liang of fennel seeds (roasted), half a liang of wood fragrant, and half a liang of aconite root (roasted until cracked, peeled, and sliced).
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 52.
Processing
Coarsely crush the ingredients until they are about the size of sesame or mung beans.
Benefits
Deficiency-cold of the kidneys; pain in the chest and abdomen caused by qi attacking these areas; stiffness and tension in the lower back; loss of appetite; body heat with cold feet.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 3 fen of wine; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; and take warm on an empty stomach.
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Six-Ingredient Agarwood Decoction,Deficiency-cold of the kidneys; pain in the chest and abdomen caused by qi attacking these areas; stiffness and tension in the lower back; loss of appetite; body heat with cold feet.