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Zhongzheng Decoction

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Zhongzheng Decoction,Deficiency of gallbladder qi, manifesting as frequent fear, dizziness, paralysis, weakness in the limbs, loss of coordination, and jaundice.

Formulas Name : Zhongzheng Decoction

Chinese Name : 中正汤

Drug Formulation

Poria (with woody core removed) 1 liang, sour jujube seeds (lightly roasted) 1 liang, astragalus (chopped) 1 liang,Qianghuo (with root tip removed) 1 liang, Cooked Rehmannia Root (sliced, roasted) 3 fen, Chrysanthemum Flowers 3 fen, Biota Seed 3 fen, Fangfeng (with branches removed) 3 fen, Ginseng half a liang, White Peony Root half a liang, Angelica Root (sliced, roasted) half a liang, Licorice Root (roasted, coarsely chopped) half a liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 42.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Deficiency of gallbladder qi, manifesting as frequent fear, dizziness, paralysis, weakness in the limbs, loss of coordination, and jaundice.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm, at any time of day.

Note

Avoid raw and cold foods, pork, and fish.

Zhongzheng Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 42.,Deficiency of gallbladder qi, manifesting as frequent fear, dizziness, paralysis, weakness in the limbs, loss of coordination, and jaundice.

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