Fragrant Sandalwood Stomach-Nourishing Decoction

Fragrant Sandalwood Stomach-Nourishing Decoction,Disharmony of the spleen and stomach; cold in the stomach causing loss of appetite; inability to taste food; fullness and distension with discomfort.

Formulas Name : Fragrant Sandalwood Stomach-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 香砂养胃汤

Drug Formulation

8 fen of Xiangfu (roasted), 8 fen of Amomum villosum, 8 fen of Atractylodes lancea (processed with rice water, roasted), 8 fen of Magnolia officinalis (roasted with ginger juice), 8 fen of Tangerine Peel, 5 fen of Ginseng, 1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (stem removed), 8 fen of Poria cocos (peeled), 5 fen of Wood Fragrance, 7 fen of White Cardamom (shell removed), and 2 fen of Licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 2.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

Disharmony of the spleen and stomach; cold in the stomach causing loss of appetite; inability to taste food; fullness and distension with discomfort.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and jujubes, decoct in water, and take orally.

Fragrant Sandalwood Stomach-Nourishing Decoction,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 2.,Disharmony of the spleen and stomach; cold in the stomach causing loss of appetite; inability to taste food; fullness and distension with discomfort.

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