Tonic Decoction for Exhaustion

Tonic Decoction for Exhaustion,For men and women suffering from consumptive fever and bone-consuming fever, or those afflicted by a contagious disease that cannot be eradicated; for those who have taken Asafoetida Pills but whose meridians remain blocked; or for those with emaciated limbs and a severely reduced appetite.

Formulas Name : Tonic Decoction for Exhaustion

Chinese Name : 补劳饮

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (chopped) 2 liang, Angelica sinensis (sliced, roasted) 2 liang, raw Rehmannia glutinosa (roasted) 2 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Poria cocos (white, with black skin removed) 1 liang, Paeonia lactiflora 1 liang, Schisandra chinensis (with coarse skin removed) 1 liang, Achyranthes bidentata (soaked in wine, sliced, roasted) 1 liang, aged Citrus reticulata peel (white pith removed, stir-fried) 1 liang,Ophiopogon (core removed, roasted) 1 liang, Trifoliate Orange Peel (pith removed, stir-fried with bran) 1 liang, Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) 1 liang, Bupleurum (stems removed) 1.5 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 93.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For men and women suffering from consumptive fever and bone-consuming fever, or those afflicted by a contagious disease that cannot be eradicated; for those who have taken Asafoetida Pills but whose meridians remain blocked; or for those with emaciated limbs and a severely reduced appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water, add 5 slices of fresh ginger and 3 jujubes (split open), and simmer until the liquid is reduced to 8 fen. Strain and drink while warm; take at any time.

Tonic Decoction for Exhaustion,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 93.,For men and women suffering from consumptive fever and bone-consuming fever, or those afflicted by a contagious disease that cannot be eradicated; for those who have taken Asafoetida Pills but whose meridians remain blocked; or for those with emaciated limbs and a severely reduced appetite.

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