Urban Herbs
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
$20
English Name: Astragalus Decoction to Construct the Middle
Source: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (c. 220)
Ingredients for one raw herb sealed bag:
| Yi Tang (Maltosum) * | 36-60g |
| Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) | 18g |
| Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix alba) | 36g |
| Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix preparata) | 12g |
| Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma recens) ** | 18g |
| Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus) | 4-8 pieces |
| Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) | 18g |
* Yi Tang is not contained within this formula. One should instruct their patient to add the appropriate amount or consider substituting honey.
** For maximum freshness, Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma recens) is not contained within this packet of herbs. If desired, the practitioner or patient should add fresh ginger root prior to cooking.
Suggested dose: 1 bag over 2-4 days. The above dosage is doubled from the original source.