Stalactite Astragalus Decoction

Stalactite Astragalus Decoction,Deficiency of lung qi, with counterflow fullness and rising qi; a sensation of oppression and blockage in the throat with shortness of breath; cold rising from the back; a sensation in the mouth as if holding frost or snow; loss of voice; in severe cases, hemoptysis.

Formulas Name : Stalactite Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 钟乳黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Astragalus, 2 liang of Licorice, 2 liang of Calcite, 2 liang of Ginseng, 3 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 3 liang of Dried Rehmannia, 3 liang of Poria, 3 liang of White Quartz, 3 liang of Magnolia Bark, 3 liang of Mulberry Bark, 3 liang of Dried Ginger, 3 liang of Aster,3 liang of tangerine peel, 3 liang of Angelica sinensis, 3 liang of Schisandra chinensis, 3 liang of Polygala tenuifolia, 3 liang of Ophiopogon japonicus, and 20 jujubes.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 17); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 26).

Benefits

Deficiency of lung qi, with counterflow fullness and rising qi; a sensation of oppression and blockage in the throat with shortness of breath; cold rising from the back; a sensation in the mouth as if holding frost or snow; loss of voice; in severe cases, hemoptysis.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the ingredients; add 1 dou 4 sheng of water, boil until reduced to 4 sheng, and divide into 5 doses—3 during the day and 2 at night.

Stalactite Astragalus Decoction,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 17); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 26).,Deficiency of lung qi, with counterflow fullness and rising qi; a sensation of oppression and blockage in the throat with shortness of breath; cold rising from the back; a sensation in the mouth as if holding frost or snow; loss of voice; in severe cases, hemoptysis.

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