Qi Fu Tang - 芪附汤 - Astragalus And Aconite Decoction

English:	Astragalus and Aconite Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Astragali	Huang Qi	9-30g	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. With Zhi Fu Zi, for Yang Deficiency with spontaneous sweat.
Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata	Zhi Fu Zi	1.5-15g	Restores Devastated Yang Warms Ming Men Fire and assists Heart, Kidney and Spleen Yang
Rz. Zingiberis Recens	Sheng Jiang	3-10g	Warms the Middle and disperses Cold.

Formula Actions

• Tonifies Qi
• Warms Yang

Syndromes

• Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

Spontaneous perspiration which is worse on exertion Profuse sweating from the head and face Pale or bright white facial complexion Shortness of breath Cold body and limbs Aversion to Cold Poor appetite

Abdominal distention Prefers warm drinks Loose stools Lassitude T: Pale C: White P: Empty and weak

Treats

Perspiration

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

For sweating from the head and face:
+ Rx. Red Ginseng	Hong Shen
+ Fossilia Ossis Mastodi	Long Gu
+ Concha Ostreae	Mu Li