Decoction for Regulating the Spleen, Harmonizing the Liver, and Transforming Dampness

Decoction for Regulating the Spleen, Harmonizing the Liver, and Transforming Dampness,

Formulas Name : Decoction for Regulating the Spleen, Harmonizing the Liver, and Transforming Dampness

Chinese Name : 理脾和肝化湿膏

Drug Formulation

American ginseng 3 qian (ground), Atractylodes lancea 2 qian, Hangzhou peony root 5 qian, Scrophularia root 5 qian, Hualijuhong 3 qian, Poria cocos 5 qian, Alisma 3 qian, Poria cocos (Yunling) 5 qian, Inula flower 3 qian (decocted in a separate bag),3 qian of Zhi Ke (roasted), 3 qian of Chuan Bei (ground), 3 qian of Lou Pi, 5 qian of Tu Si Bing, 3 qian of Yu Zhu, 3 qian of Chrysanthemum, 3 qian of Sang Pi, 3 qian of Lai Fu Zi (ground), 3 qian of Zhu Ru, 4 qian of Ji Nei Jin, and 3 qian of San Xian Yin.

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above herbs thoroughly in water, strain out the residue, then boil down to a concentrated decoction, and mix with 5 liang of honey. Take 3 spoonfuls per dose, washed down with plain boiled water.

Decoction for Regulating the Spleen, Harmonizing the Liver, and Transforming Dampness,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,

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