Paste for Regulating the Middle, Clearing Heat, and Resolving Dampness

Paste for Regulating the Middle, Clearing Heat, and Resolving Dampness,Indicated for conditions of dampness stagnation in the spleen and stomach accompanied by internal heat.

Formulas Name : Paste for Regulating the Middle, Clearing Heat, and Resolving Dampness

Chinese Name : 调中清热化湿膏

Drug Formulation

6 qian of Yun Poria (ground), 3 qian of Guang Orange Peel, 3 qian of Roasted Atractylodes, 3 qian of Agastache Stem, 2 qian of Purple Magnolia Bark (roasted), 3 qian of Abdominal Skin, 2 qian of Charred Wine-Processed Coptis (ground), 3 qian of Scutellaria Root (wine-fried), 3 qian of White Cardamom Seed (ground), 4 qian of Cyperus Rhizome (roasted), 12g of Raw Hangzhou Peony Root,Alisma 12g.

Source

From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Processing

Decoct all ingredients thoroughly in water, strain out the residue, then boil down to a concentrated decoction. Add a small amount of refined honey to form a paste.

Benefits

Indicated for conditions of dampness stagnation in the spleen and stomach accompanied by internal heat.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 spoonful per dose, mixed with plain boiled water.

Paste for Regulating the Middle, Clearing Heat, and Resolving Dampness,From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,Indicated for conditions of dampness stagnation in the spleen and stomach accompanied by internal heat.

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