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Wuyao Qi-Regulating Decoction

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Wuyao Qi-Regulating Decoction,For ascending foot qi causing shortness of breath and chest fullness; as well as cases of one of the five zang organs being excessively dominant, resulting in disharmony of the qi, shortness of breath, coughing, palpitations, restlessness while sitting or lying down, dizziness, weakness in the legs, and a condition of excess above and deficiency below.

Formulas Name : Wuyao Qi-Regulating Decoction

Chinese Name : 乌药平气汤

Drug Formulation

Wuyao (stem removed), Ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Chuanxiong, Angelica sinensis, Poria (stem removed), Licorice (roasted), Angelica dahurica, Dried Papaya, Schisandra, Perilla seeds—each in equal parts.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For ascending foot qi causing shortness of breath and chest fullness; as well as cases of one of the five zang organs being excessively dominant, resulting in disharmony of the qi, shortness of breath, coughing, palpitations, restlessness while sitting or lying down, dizziness, weakness in the legs, and a condition of excess above and deficiency below.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm; or grind into a fine powder and take with hot water.

Wuyao Qi-Regulating Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 3.,For ascending foot qi causing shortness of breath and chest fullness; as well as cases of one of the five zang organs being excessively dominant, resulting in disharmony of the qi, shortness of breath, coughing, palpitations, restlessness while sitting or lying down, dizziness, weakness in the legs, and a condition of excess above and deficiency below.

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