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Appetite-Stimulating and Spleen-Strengthening Pills,For disharmony of the spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, food tasting bland, and nausea or vomiting.

Formulas Name : Appetite-Stimulating and Spleen-Strengthening Pills

Chinese Name : 开胃健脾丸

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted) 320 liang, Magnolia officinalis (roasted) 160 liang, Citrus reticulata peel 160 liang, Ziziphus jujuba fruit 160 liang.

Source

*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, sift through a sieve, and mix with cold boiled water to form small pills.

Benefits

For disharmony of the spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, food tasting bland, and nausea or vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with warm boiled water, twice daily.

Appetite-Stimulating and Spleen-Strengthening Pills,*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.,For disharmony of the spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, food tasting bland, and nausea or vomiting.

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