formula | Astragalus and Cinnamon Twig Five Ingredients Decoction Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang |
source | Jingui Yaolue Volume One |
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bubble_chart Composition Astragalus 9 gm, Peony 9 gm, Cinnamon Twig 9 gm, Fresh Ginger 18 gm, Jujube 12 pieces (another prescription contains Ginseng).
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Decoct the above 5 ingredients with 1.2 liters of water to 400 ml, and administer in three doses while warm.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Tonifying qi, unblocking yang, nourishing blood, and dispelling bi.
bubble_chart Indications
Blood impediment, the wrist pulse is slightly tight at the guan position and moderately tight at the chi position. The external symptoms include numbness of the body, resembling the condition of migratory impediment.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
In the formula, Astragalus Root tonifies qi and Cinnamon Twig promotes yang as the sovereign; Peony Root nourishes blood and relieves bi syndrome as the minister; Chinese Date and Fresh Ginger Rhizome harmonize the nutrient and defensive aspects as the assistant and envoy. Together, they achieve the effects of tonifying qi, promoting yang, nourishing blood, and relieving bi syndrome.