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Qi Fu Tang芪附汤

Astragalus and Aconite Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Huang QiRx. Astragali9–30 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, tonifies the Lungs and aids circulation of moisture downward from the face.

    for Yang Deficiency with spontaneous sweat.
  • Zhi Fu ZiRx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata1.5–15 g

    Restores Devastated Yang Warms Ming Men Fire and assists Heart, Kidney and Spleen *Yang*

  • Sheng JiangRz. Zingiberis Recens3–10 g

    Warms the Middle and disperses Cold.

Actions

  • Strengthens Qi
  • Provides warmth to Yang

Patterns treated

Deficiency of Yang

Manifestations

  • Spontaneous sweating that worsens with exertion
  • Heavy sweating localized to the head and face
  • A complexion that is pale, or bright white
  • Breathlessness
  • Coldness of the body and limbs
  • A pronounced dislike of cold environments
  • A diminished appetite
  • Distention of the abdomen
  • A preference for warm beverages
  • Stool that is loose
  • General listlessness
Tongue body
Pale in color
Coating
White in color
Pulse
An empty, weak quality

Indications

Episodes of sweating

Modifications