Spleen-Strengthening Decoction

Spleen-Strengthening Decoction,For spleen qi deficiency: during the hottest days of summer, one feels drowsy and listless, lacks appetite, has no energy, has little desire for delicious food, experiences abdominal distension, and suffers from diarrhea upon slight exposure to cool air.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Strengthening Decoction

Chinese Name : 健脾饮

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 5 qian of Polygonatum odoratum, 3 qian of Poria cocos, 3 qian of Cornus officinalis, 3 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 2 qian of Panax ginseng, 5 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 3 qian of Angelica sinensis, 3 qian of Achyranthes bidentata, 3 qian of Ophiopogon japonicus, 3 fen of Schisandra chinensis, and 1 qian of Cinnamomum cassia.

Source

From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 10.

Benefits

For spleen qi deficiency: during the hottest days of summer, one feels drowsy and listless, lacks appetite, has no energy, has little desire for delicious food, experiences abdominal distension, and suffers from diarrhea upon slight exposure to cool air.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Spleen-Strengthening Decoction,From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 10.,For spleen qi deficiency: during the hottest days of summer, one feels drowsy and listless, lacks appetite, has no energy, has little desire for delicious food, experiences abdominal distension, and suffers from diarrhea upon slight exposure to cool air.

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