Spleen-Strengthening and Metabolism-Promoting Decoction

Spleen-Strengthening and Metabolism-Promoting Decoction,During the summer months, children often indulge in melons, fruits, and both cold and hot foods to their heart’s content. Over time, this leads to weakness of the spleen and stomach and depletion of kidney essence. Consequently, during the three dog days of summer, they lack all energy, appear dazed and disoriented, think only of sleep, and are reluctant to speak; or they may suffer from persistent nocturnal emissions or unrelenting nighttime fever.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Strengthening and Metabolism-Promoting Decoction

Chinese Name : 健脾生化汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala 1 qian, Poria cocos 1 qian, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 3 qian, Schisandra chinensis 5 fen, Ophiopogon japonicus 1 qian, Angelica sinensis 1 qian, Paeonia lactiflora 2 qian, Citrus reticulata 3 fen, Crataegus pinnatifida 3 seeds, Fructus Aurantii 2 fen, Panax ginseng 5 fen.

Source

*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 2.

Benefits

During the summer months, children often indulge in melons, fruits, and both cold and hot foods to their heart’s content. Over time, this leads to weakness of the spleen and stomach and depletion of kidney essence. Consequently, during the three dog days of summer, they lack all energy, appear dazed and disoriented, think only of sleep, and are reluctant to speak; or they may suffer from persistent nocturnal emissions or unrelenting nighttime fever.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Spleen-Strengthening and Metabolism-Promoting Decoction,*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 2.,During the summer months, children often indulge in melons, fruits, and both cold and hot foods to their heart’s content. Over time, this leads to weakness of the spleen and stomach and depletion of kidney essence. Consequently, during the three dog days of summer, they lack all energy, appear dazed and disoriented, think only of sleep, and are reluctant to speak; or they may suffer from persistent nocturnal emissions or unrelenting nighttime fever.

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