Magnolia and Seven Jujube Decoction

Magnolia and Seven Jujube Decoction,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, with internal cold transforming into pathogenic cold; diarrhea and profuse watery stools; undigested food and water passing undistinguished; distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks; pain in the umbilical region and abdomen; hollow rumbling sounds in the abdomen; vomiting and nausea; fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm; fatigue and lack of strength; loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Magnolia and Seven Jujube Decoction

Chinese Name : 厚朴七枣汤

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Magnolia Bark, half a jin of Sichuan Aconite, half a jin of Fennel, half a jin of Amomum, half a jin of Cardamom, 4 liang of Dried Ginger, and 6 liang of Licorice.

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 14.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Weakness of the spleen and stomach, with internal cold transforming into pathogenic cold; diarrhea and profuse watery stools; undigested food and water passing undistinguished; distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks; pain in the umbilical region and abdomen; hollow rumbling sounds in the abdomen; vomiting and nausea; fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm; fatigue and lack of strength; loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose. Add 7 jujubes to 2 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain out the residue, and take while slightly warm on an empty stomach or before meals.

Magnolia and Seven Jujube Decoction,*Ji Feng*, Volume 14.,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, with internal cold transforming into pathogenic cold; diarrhea and profuse watery stools; undigested food and water passing undistinguished; distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks; pain in the umbilical region and abdomen; hollow rumbling sounds in the abdomen; vomiting and nausea; fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm; fatigue and lack of strength; loss of appetite.

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