Atractylodes and Peony Decoction

Atractylodes and Peony Decoction,Dampness invades the Taiyin Spleen Meridian, causing watery diarrhea; the body feels slightly heavy and distended; the patient is listless and weak; has no appetite; experiences sudden, frequent, and profuse diarrhea; and food and drink are not properly digested.

Formulas Name : Atractylodes and Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 白术芍药汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of Paeonia lactiflora, and 5 qian of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Source

From *The Collection of Life-Preserving Formulas*, Volume Middle.

Benefits

Dampness invades the Taiyin Spleen Meridian, causing watery diarrhea; the body feels slightly heavy and distended; the patient is listless and weak; has no appetite; experiences sudden, frequent, and profuse diarrhea; and food and drink are not properly digested.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the ingredients. For each dose, use 1 liang of the mixture, add 2 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take while warm.

Atractylodes and Peony Decoction,From *The Collection of Life-Preserving Formulas*, Volume Middle.,Dampness invades the Taiyin Spleen Meridian, causing watery diarrhea; the body feels slightly heavy and distended; the patient is listless and weak; has no appetite; experiences sudden, frequent, and profuse diarrhea; and food and drink are not properly digested.

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