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Huang Qi Shao Yao Gui Zhi Ku Jiu Tang黄芪芍药桂枝苦酒汤

Astragalus, Peony, Cinnamon and Bitter Wine Decoction

Medicinals
4

Composition

  • Huang QiRx. Astragali18 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, tonifies *Wei Qi, promotes urination and reduces edema.*

    for Qi and Blood Deficiency and Ying and Wei Deficiency with numbness and painful obstruction of the musculature.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba6 g

    Astringes Yin and adjusts the Ying and *Wei*.

    harmonizes the Ying and Wei.
  • Gui ZhiRam. Cinnamomi6 g

    Releases the Exterior, assists Yang, adjusts the Ying and Wei and releases the muscle layer.

  • CuRice Vinegar20ml

    Invigorates the Blood.

Actions

  • Clears away Stagnation
  • Brings the Ying and Wei into balance

Patterns treated

Blockage affecting the Ying and Wei

Manifestations

  • Sweat that turns yellow following exposure to rain or a cold shower taken while perspiring
  • Feverishness
  • A thirsty sensation
  • A sense of heaviness through the body
  • Swelling from fluid retention
  • A crawling, insect-like feeling beneath the skin
  • Feeling parched
  • Difficulty passing urine
Tongue body
Unremarkable
Coating
A white coating
Pulse
A deep pulse

Indications

Sweating that appears yellow