Astragalus Decoction

普濟本事方湯劑

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Source

普濟本事方

Composition

Astragalus 3 liang; Prepared Rehmannia 3 liang; Peony 3 liang; Schisandra 3 liang; Ophiopogon 3 liang; Asparagus 3 qian; Ginseng 3 qian; Licorice 3 qian; Poria 1 liang.

Preparation

Each dose 3 qian (10g), decoct with added Wumei, ginger, and jujube. (Modern usage: decoct in water with added Wumei, ginger, and jujube; the dosage is determined according to the proportions of the original formula.)

Form

湯劑

Function

Generate fluids and quench thirst; an essential medicinal for wasting-thirst disorder.

Traditional indications

Treats restlessness in the heart, failure to generate Body Fluids, and no desire for food and drink.