Astragalus 4.5 gm, Cinnamon Twig 9 gm (peeled), Licorice Root 9 gm (roasted), Jujube 12 pieces, Peony Root 18 gm, Fresh Ginger 9 gm, Maltose 30 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take the above 7 ingredients, boil with 1.4 liters of water until reduced to 600 ml, then add maltose and simmer over low heat until dissolved. Administer 200 ml while warm, three times a day.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Warming the middle, tonifying qi, harmonizing the interior, and soothing qi.

bubble_chart Indications

Deficiency fatigue, rectal urgency, various deficiencies, lower abdominal cramping, fullness below the navel, complexion pale yellow, dry lips, chest discomfort and palpitations, weakness, heavy body, aching bones and muscles, shortness of breath upon exertion, loss of appetite, post-illness weakness, spontaneous sweating, night sweats.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

For shortness of breath and chest fullness, add Fresh Ginger Rhizome; for abdominal distension and fullness, remove jujube and add 4.5 grams of Poria.