Paste for Regulating the Spleen, Nourishing the Stomach, and Eliminating Dampness

Paste for Regulating the Spleen, Nourishing the Stomach, and Eliminating Dampness,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, with undigested food.

Formulas Name : Paste for Regulating the Spleen, Nourishing the Stomach, and Eliminating Dampness

Chinese Name : 理脾养胃除湿膏

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Codonopsis, 2 qian of Atractylodes (roasted), 3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of lotus seed, 3 qian of coix seed (roasted), 3 qian of mung bean (roasted), 1 qian 5 fen of Agastache stem, 2 qian of Shenqu (roasted), 3 qian of barley malt (roasted), 1 qian 5 fen of tangerine peel, 1 qian of Guangshā (ground), and 8 fen of licorice.

Source

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

Benefits

Weakness of the spleen and stomach, with undigested food.

Instructions for Use

Simmer the above herbs in water until thoroughly infused, strain out the residue, then simmer further to a thick decoction. Add a small amount of refined honey to form a paste. Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with warm water.

Paste for Regulating the Spleen, Nourishing the Stomach, and Eliminating Dampness,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, with undigested food.

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