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Agarwood Nourishing Spleen Decoction

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Agarwood Nourishing Spleen Decoction,Chronic deficiency of the spleen and stomach, emaciation and weakness, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, slow digestion, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, craving for hot liquids, sallow complexion with spontaneous sweating, night sweats, and frequent startles.

Formulas Name : Agarwood Nourishing Spleen Decoction

Chinese Name : 沉香养脾汤

Drug Formulation

Musk nut (coated in flour, steamed) 1 liang, Magnolia bark (rough outer bark removed, processed with ginger, roasted) 1 liang, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Agarwood 1 liang (not exposed to fire), Ginseng (root tip removed) 2 liang, Astragalus (honey-roasted) 2 liang,Chebulic myrobalan (steamed, pitted) 3 fen, tangerine peel (pith removed) 3 fen, wood fragrant (roasted) 3 fen, white atractylodes 3 liang (roasted, stir-fried), white poria 1.5 liang (peeled).

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Chronic deficiency of the spleen and stomach, emaciation and weakness, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, slow digestion, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, craving for hot liquids, sallow complexion with spontaneous sweating, night sweats, and frequent startles.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 2.5 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 2 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube. Decoct until reduced to half a zhan, and take warm before meals.

Agarwood Nourishing Spleen Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.,Chronic deficiency of the spleen and stomach, emaciation and weakness, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, slow digestion, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, craving for hot liquids, sallow complexion with spontaneous sweating, night sweats, and frequent startles.

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