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Warming the Middle with Angelica Decoction

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Warming the Middle with Angelica Decoction,For cases where cold persists and clashes with the body’s vital energy, causing unrelenting pain and a taut, tight pulse.

Formulas Name : Warming the Middle with Angelica Decoction

Chinese Name : 温中当归汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Angelica sinensis, 2 liang of Ginseng, 2 liang of Dried Ginger, 2 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 liang of Magnolia officinalis, 2 liang of Cinnamon bark, 1 liang of Platycodon grandiflorus, 1 liang of White Peony root, half a liang of Aconite, half a liang of Licorice, and half a liang of Wood Fragrance.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 11.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For cases where cold persists and clashes with the body’s vital energy, causing unrelenting pain and a taut, tight pulse.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take while warm.

Warming the Middle with Angelica Decoction,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 11.,For cases where cold persists and clashes with the body’s vital energy, causing unrelenting pain and a taut, tight pulse.

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