Zhi Xi Decoction

Zhi Xi Decoction,Shortness of breath due to qi deficiency occurs when the true qi of the lower jiao is on the verge of depletion but has not yet been completely exhausted; thus, it rises upward, causing a state of breathlessness.

Formulas Name : Zhi Xi Decoction

Chinese Name : 止息汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Ginseng, 3 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 3 qian of Achyranthes, 2 liang of Ophiopogon, 3 qian of Polygonum multiflorum, 1 walnut kernel, and 5 fen of Dried Ginger.

Source

From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Shortness of breath due to qi deficiency occurs when the true qi of the lower jiao is on the verge of depletion but has not yet been completely exhausted; thus, it rises upward, causing a state of breathlessness.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Zhi Xi Decoction,From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.,Shortness of breath due to qi deficiency occurs when the true qi of the lower jiao is on the verge of depletion but has not yet been completely exhausted; thus, it rises upward, causing a state of breathlessness.

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