Xiao Jiahe Powder，From *De Xiao* (Effective Remedies), Volume 15.，Imbalance of the Nutritive and Defensive Qi, with deficiency of blood and vital energy. Pale, sallow complexion; weakness in the limbs; fatigue in the hands and feet; night sweats; withered skin and flesh; emaciation of bones and flesh; inability to eat; progressively bedridden; in women, failure to recover properly after illness leading to metrorrhagia or menorrhagia. Heaviness in the lower back and legs, with pain extending to the navel and abdomen; cloudy, whitish urine.
Xiao Jiahe Powder
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Formulas Name : Xiao Jiahe Powder
Chinese Name : 小嘉禾散
Drug Formulation
3 qian of Wood Fragrance, 3 qian of Clove, 3 qian of Cinnamon Bark, 5 qian of Morinda Root (core removed), 5 qian of Perilla Leaf, 5 qian of Poria, 5 qian of Atractylodes (soaked and stir-fried), 5 qian of Nutmeg (baked), 5 qian of Aconite (processed), 3 qian of Agarwood, 5 qian of Bitter Stem (stem removed), 5 qian of Licorice Root,Fennel 5 qian (roasted), Chinese yam 5 qian, white cardamom seeds 5 qian, mung beans 5 qian (roasted).
Source
From *De Xiao* (Effective Remedies), Volume 15.
Processing
Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
Imbalance of the Nutritive and Defensive Qi, with deficiency of blood and vital energy. Pale, sallow complexion; weakness in the limbs; fatigue in the hands and feet; night sweats; withered skin and flesh; emaciation of bones and flesh; inability to eat; progressively bedridden; in women, failure to recover properly after illness leading to metrorrhagia or menorrhagia. Heaviness in the lower back and legs, with pain extending to the navel and abdomen; cloudy, whitish urine.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct in water and take while warm.
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Xiao Jiahe Powder,Imbalance of the Nutritive and Defensive Qi, with deficiency of blood and vital energy. Pale, sallow complexion; weakness in the limbs; fatigue in the hands and feet; night sweats; withered skin and flesh; emaciation of bones and flesh; inability to eat; progressively bedridden; in women, failure to recover properly after illness leading to metrorrhagia or menorrhagia. Heaviness in the lower back and legs, with pain extending to the navel and abdomen; cloudy, whitish urine.