Pills for Strengthening the Root and Tonifying the Spleen

Pills for Strengthening the Root and Tonifying the Spleen,For spleen and stomach deficiency, belching of undigested food, epigastric fullness and discomfort, bloating, and diarrhea caused by food stagnation.

Formulas Name : Pills for Strengthening the Root and Tonifying the Spleen

Chinese Name : 固本健脾丸

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 liang of dried tangerine peel, 2 liang of Poria cocos, 2 liang of aged winter rice, 1 liang of Shenqu, 1 liang of barley malt powder, 5 qian of cardamom, 5 qian of amomum, and 5 qian of wood fragrant.

Source

From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 2.

Processing

Shuidi Pills.

Benefits

For spleen and stomach deficiency, belching of undigested food, epigastric fullness and discomfort, bloating, and diarrhea caused by food stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, swallowed with plain hot water on an empty stomach in the morning and after lunch.

Pills for Strengthening the Root and Tonifying the Spleen,From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 2.,For spleen and stomach deficiency, belching of undigested food, epigastric fullness and discomfort, bloating, and diarrhea caused by food stagnation.

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