Magnolia Bark Stomach-Strengthening Decoction

Magnolia Bark Stomach-Strengthening Decoction,

Formulas Name : Magnolia Bark Stomach-Strengthening Decoction

Chinese Name : 厚朴健胃汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of high-quality Magnolia Bark, 1 liang of Pinellia, 2 liang of Beijing jujubes (pitted), 1.5 liang of Licorice, 0.5 liang of Cloves, and 1.5 liang of Ginger (sliced and dried).

Source

From *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*, cited in Volume 25 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, add 1 small piece of ginger (split open) and 1 jujube, along with 1.5 zhan of water. Decoct until reduced to 7 parts, strain, and take while warm; no specific time of day is required.

Magnolia Bark Stomach-Strengthening Decoction,From *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*, cited in Volume 25 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.,

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