Appetite-Promoting Four Substances Decoction

Appetite-Promoting Four Substances Decoction,Spleen Qi disharmony, with a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest.

Formulas Name : Appetite-Promoting Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 进食四物汤

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root (wine-fried) 1 qian, Sichuan Lovage 7 fen, Cyperus Rhizome 1 qian, Cardamom 8 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel 8 fen, Bitter Orange Fruit (wheat bran-fried) 7 fen, Areca Nut 7 fen, Eucommia Bark 7 fen, Green Tangerine Peel (pulp removed) 7 fen, Lotus Seed 7 fen, White Cardamom (shell removed) 5 fen, Blue Wood Fragrance 5 fen.

Source

From *Lu Fu Jin Fang*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Spleen Qi disharmony, with a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take while warm.

Appetite-Promoting Four Substances Decoction,From *Lu Fu Jin Fang*, Volume 3.,Spleen Qi disharmony, with a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest.

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