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Bu Yuan Decoction,Qi deficiency with diarrhea; food cannot be retained in the stomach; undigested food is passed.

Formulas Name : Bu Yuan Decoction

Chinese Name : 补元饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of ginseng, 1 qian 5 fen of white atractylodes (root removed, stir-fried with earth), 3 qian of white poria (peeled), 2 qian of tangerine peel, 3 qian of white peony root (stir-fried), 1 qian 5 fen of Atractylodes lancea (soaked in rice water), 8 fen of dried ginger (stir-fried until black),Chebulic Myrobalan (baked) 2 qian, Cinnamon Bark (wrapped in flour and baked) 6 fen, Cimicifuga (washed with wine) 4 fen, Licorice (roasted) 8 fen.

Source

*Prescriptions for Prolonging Life and Preserving Vitality*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients.

Benefits

Qi deficiency with diarrhea; food cannot be retained in the stomach; undigested food is passed.

Instructions for Use

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

Note

Avoid greasy foods.

Bu Yuan Decoction,*Prescriptions for Prolonging Life and Preserving Vitality*, Volume 3.,Qi deficiency with diarrhea; food cannot be retained in the stomach; undigested food is passed.

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