Appetite-Stimulating and Qi-Regulating Powder

Appetite-Stimulating and Qi-Regulating Powder,Deficiency of the True Essence, exhaustion of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi, invasion by pathogenic factors, disruption of the balance between Yin and Yang, chest and diaphragm constriction and oppression, loss of appetite; or epigastric fullness with excessive phlegm; or vomiting, retching, diarrhea, and dysentery; or qi stagnation with swelling and distension; or persistent exposure to mountain mists and miasma that cannot be dispelled, with intermittent chills and fever, leading to emaciation, weakness, and frailty;heatstroke with restlessness and phlegm-induced dizziness; typhoid fever with imbalance of yin and yang, leading to various complications.

Formulas Name : Appetite-Stimulating and Qi-Regulating Powder

Chinese Name : 开胃正气散

Drug Formulation

Cloves 1 liang, Agarwood 1 liang, Patchouli 1 liang, Yellow Tangerine Peel 1 liang, Pinellia 1 liang, Magnolia Bark 1 liang, Licorice 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 20.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Deficiency of the True Essence, exhaustion of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi, invasion by pathogenic factors, disruption of the balance between Yin and Yang, chest and diaphragm constriction and oppression, loss of appetite; or epigastric fullness with excessive phlegm; or vomiting, retching, diarrhea, and dysentery; or qi stagnation with swelling and distension; or persistent exposure to mountain mists and miasma that cannot be dispelled, with intermittent chills and fever, leading to emaciation, weakness, and frailty;heatstroke with restlessness and phlegm-induced dizziness; typhoid fever with imbalance of yin and yang, leading to various complications.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of ginger, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm before meals.

Appetite-Stimulating and Qi-Regulating Powder,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 20.,Deficiency of the True Essence, exhaustion of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi, invasion by pathogenic factors, disruption of the balance between Yin and Yang, chest and diaphragm constriction and oppression, loss of appetite; or epigastric fullness with excessive phlegm; or vomiting, retching, diarrhea, and dysentery; or qi stagnation with swelling and distension; or persistent exposure to mountain mists and miasma that cannot be dispelled, with intermittent chills and fever, leading to emaciation, weakness, and frailty;heatstroke with restlessness and phlegm-induced dizziness; typhoid fever with imbalance of yin and yang, leading to various complications.

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