Clove and Astragalus Powder,Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 28 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.,For children with spleen-stomach deficiency who refuse to eat, leading to gradual depletion of the nutritive and defensive qi, emaciation, frequent diarrhea, and a pale, sallow complexion.
Clove and Astragalus Powder
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Formulas Name : Clove and Astragalus Powder
Chinese Name : 丁香黄耆散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Astragalus membranaceus (Mian Huangqi), 1 liang of Clove, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (baked), 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of Soft-shelled Turtle Carapace (cleaned and fried in butter), 1 liang of Ginseng, half a liang of Coptis chinensis, and half a liang of Licorice (fried).
Source
Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 28 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
For children with spleen-stomach deficiency who refuse to eat, leading to gradual depletion of the nutritive and defensive qi, emaciation, frequent diarrhea, and a pale, sallow complexion.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 2 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced by half; take warm before meals.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026
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Clove and Astragalus Powder,For children with spleen-stomach deficiency who refuse to eat, leading to gradual depletion of the nutritive and defensive qi, emaciation, frequent diarrhea, and a pale, sallow complexion.