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formula nameGinseng and Aconite Decoction
sourceFuren Daquan Liangfang
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bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Raw Aconite Lateral Root (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Praeparata) 5-10gm
Liquorice Root (Radix Glycyrrhizae) roasted 6gm
Dried Ginger (Rhizoma Zingiberis) 6gm
Ginseng (Radix Ginseng) 6gm

Ginseng is stewed separately, and prepared Aconite Lateral Root is decocted for a long time; the resulting liquids are then combined and taken together.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Restoring yang, tonifying qi, rescuing collapse. Used for severe deficiency of original qi, sudden collapse of yang qi. Symptoms include cold reversal of limbs, sweating, weak breathing, faint pulse, etc.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This prescription is used to treat critical symptoms and signs of severe depletion of original qi and sudden collapse of yang qi, requiring the use of highly tonifying and warming substances to urgently stabilize the collapse. Therefore, the formula employs the sweet and warm, potent Ginseng as the sovereign medicinal to greatly tonify the spleen and stomach original qi, thereby securing the acquired constitution. The combination of medicinals includes the highly pungent and hot Aconite Lateral Root to warmly strengthen the primordial yang and greatly tonify the innate constitution, serving as the minister medicinal. The sovereign and minister medicinals work together to assist heart yang above, tonify the kidney and life gate below, and strengthen the spleen earth in the middle. When used appropriately, it can instantaneously transform qi in the realm of nothingness and immediately generate yang within the life gate, demonstrating swift medicinal efficacy and truly serving as an excellent formula for rescuing critical conditions.

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