Decoction of Atractylodes for Regulating the Middle

Decoction of Atractylodes for Regulating the Middle,Chest and diaphragm obstruction,inability to belch, dysphagia, fullness, and shortness of breath; slow digestion of food and drink; stagnation of phlegm and fluid retention; distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks; irregular bowel movements, alternating between constipation and straining; susceptibility of the spleen and stomach to injury; pain in the chest and abdomen; cholera with vomiting; inability to swallow food or drink; qi reversal due to anger; qi stagnation from worry and overthinking; or sudden surges of qi; stabbing pain in the chest and flanks; shortness of breath and excessive sleepiness; and a complete loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Atractylodes for Regulating the Middle

Chinese Name : 调中白术煎

Drug Formulation

Half liang of Ginseng, half liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, half liang of Dried Ginger, half liang of Licorice, half liang of Green Tangerine Peel, half liang of Tangerine Peel.

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 20.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a marble.

Benefits

Chest and diaphragm obstruction,inability to belch, dysphagia, fullness, and shortness of breath; slow digestion of food and drink; stagnation of phlegm and fluid retention; distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks; irregular bowel movements, alternating between constipation and straining; susceptibility of the spleen and stomach to injury; pain in the chest and abdomen; cholera with vomiting; inability to swallow food or drink; qi reversal due to anger; qi stagnation from worry and overthinking; or sudden surges of qi; stabbing pain in the chest and flanks; shortness of breath and excessive sleepiness; and a complete loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose, chew thoroughly, and swallow with warm wine.

Decoction of Atractylodes for Regulating the Middle,*Ji Feng*, Volume 20.,Chest and diaphragm obstruction,inability to belch, dysphagia, fullness, and shortness of breath; slow digestion of food and drink; stagnation of phlegm and fluid retention; distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks; irregular bowel movements, alternating between constipation and straining; susceptibility of the spleen and stomach to injury; pain in the chest and abdomen; cholera with vomiting; inability to swallow food or drink; qi reversal due to anger; qi stagnation from worry and overthinking; or sudden surges of qi; stabbing pain in the chest and flanks; shortness of breath and excessive sleepiness; and a complete loss of appetite.

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