Zhedu Decoction

Zhedu Decoction,Weakness in the legs. Wind-heat ascends into the heart and abdomen, causing extreme restlessness and near-fainting. Wind, dampness, cold, heat, and toxic qi ascend and attack the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney meridians, disrupting the harmony of yin and yang. This results in stiffness and spasms in the limbs, shortness of breath and chest fullness, difficult urination, heart heat and restlessness, generalized edema, and weakness in the legs.

Formulas Name : Zhedu Decoction

Chinese Name : 迮毒汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang Pinellia, 1 liang Astragalus, 1 liang Licorice, 1 liang Angelica sinensis, 1 liang Ginseng, 1 liang Magnolia officinalis, 1 liang Dehuo, 1 liang Tangerine Peel, 2 liang Bitter Orange, 2 liang Ephedra, 2 liang Dried Rehmannia, 2 liang Peony, 3 liang Cinnamon Bark, 4 liang Fresh Ginger, 7 Poria cocos, 20 Jujubes.

Source

*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 7.

Benefits

Weakness in the legs. Wind-heat ascends into the heart and abdomen, causing extreme restlessness and near-fainting. Wind, dampness, cold, heat, and toxic qi ascend and attack the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney meridians, disrupting the harmony of yin and yang. This results in stiffness and spasms in the limbs, shortness of breath and chest fullness, difficult urination, heart heat and restlessness, generalized edema, and weakness in the legs.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 1 dou 2 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng 6 he. Divide into 4 doses: 3 during the day and 1 at night.

Zhedu Decoction,*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 7.,Weakness in the legs. Wind-heat ascends into the heart and abdomen, causing extreme restlessness and near-fainting. Wind, dampness, cold, heat, and toxic qi ascend and attack the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney meridians, disrupting the harmony of yin and yang. This results in stiffness and spasms in the limbs, shortness of breath and chest fullness, difficult urination, heart heat and restlessness, generalized edema, and weakness in the legs.

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