Astragalus (de-reeded) 30 gm, Aconite (prepared, de-naveled and de-skinned) 30 gm, Deer Antler (steamed with wine) 30 gm, Cortex Lycii (wood removed) 30 gm, Licorice (roasted) 15 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take 12 grams of the above finely chewed ingredients, add 230 ml of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger, and decoct until reduced to 160 ml.

bubble_chart Indications

Deficiency of all kinds, lower abdominal cramping, distension in the hypochondriac region, bone and muscle pain, shortness of breath and panting, cough with copious phlegm, tidal fever and profuse sweating, palpitations due to fright in the epigastrium, pain in the lower back, and frequent lying down due to qi deficiency.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

For cough, add Coltsfoot Flower; for hemoptysis, add Donkey-hide Gelatin; for seminal emission, add Fossil Bone; for severe palpitation, add Poria with Pine.