Prescription Dosage of Baoyuan Tang

Prescription and dosage for Baoyuan Tang: 3g of ginseng, 9g of astragalus, 3g of roasted licorice, 1.5g of cinnamon, one piece of ginger. The medicines in the formula may be increased or decreased according to the individual’s physique and condition. Baoyuan Tang is from “Boai Xinjian”. This formula has the function of benefiting qi and warming yang. It is used for treating shortness of breath, tiredness and fatigue (lethargy), fear of cold caused by deficiency, labor and cowardice and lack of vital energy, as well as children’s pox, and Yang deficiency with the top of the body collapsing and unable to start the irrigation (those who are unable to start the irrigation due to the collapse of the top of the body after suffering from a pox). In this formula, astragalus can replenish qi and raise yang (replenish qi to raise yang), strengthen the spleen; ginseng can replenish vital energy, replenish the spleen and benefit the lungs; cinnamon can warm and tonify the kidney and yang; baked licorice can harmonize all the medicines (harmonize the properties of different Chinese medicines), and benefit qi and zhong (replenish qi and harmonize the spleen and stomach). The combination of these herbs can benefit Qi and warm Yang. The adverse effects and contraindications of Baoyuan Tang are not known. It is necessary to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for diagnosis before taking this formula and use it under medical supervision.