升阳益胃汤

The Prescription of 升阳益胃汤

Source

The book Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun

Ingredients

• Huang Qi 30 g,
• Ban Xia 15 g,
• Ren Shen 15 g,
• Zhi Gan Cao 15 g,
• Du Huo 9 g,
• Fang Feng 9 g,
• Bai Shao 9 g,
• Qiang Huo 9 g,
• Ju Pi 6 g,
• Fu Ling 5 g,
• Chai Hu 5 g,
• Ze Xie 5 g,
• Bai Zhu 5 g,
• Huang Lian 1.5 g,
• Sheng Jiang 15 g,
• Da Zao 2 dates.

Explanation

Huang Qi, Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Gan Cao: Tonifying qi and nourishing the stomach.

Chai Hu, Fang Feng, Qiang Huo and Du Huo: Ascending yang, dispelling wind and eliminating dampness.

Ban Xia, Chen Pi, Fu Ling, Ze Xie and Fu Ling: Eliminating dampness and clearing heat.

Bai Shao: Soothing the liver and tonify blood.

The Effect of 升阳益胃汤

Effect

Tonify qi and ascend yang, clear heat and eliminate dampness.

Indications

Weakness in spleen and stomach, damp-heat accumulation in middle-Jiao, dry tongue with bitter taste, indigestion, heavy body with pain, fatigue and somnolence, stool irregularities, poor appetite.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.