Decoction for Resolving Stagnation and Harmonizing the Middle

Decoction for Resolving Stagnation and Harmonizing the Middle,For weakness of the spleen and stomach caused by dietary indiscretion, resulting in chest and diaphragm obstruction and impaired digestion.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Resolving Stagnation and Harmonizing the Middle

Chinese Name : 化滞和中汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of Zhi Shi (fried with wheat bran), 1 qian of Pinellia ternata (soaked in hot water), 1 qian of Chen Pi, 1 qian of Coptis chinensis (fried), 1 qian of Poria cocos, 0.8 fen of Magnolia officinalis (fried with ginger juice), 0.8 fen of Shenqu (fried), 0.8 fen of Barley malt (fried), 0.8 fen of Hawthorn fruit, 0.7 fen of Amomum villosum, and 0.3 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Source

From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 36.

Processing

The above constitutes one dose.

Benefits

For weakness of the spleen and stomach caused by dietary indiscretion, resulting in chest and diaphragm obstruction and impaired digestion.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take before meals.

Decoction for Resolving Stagnation and Harmonizing the Middle,From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 36.,For weakness of the spleen and stomach caused by dietary indiscretion, resulting in chest and diaphragm obstruction and impaired digestion.

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