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Clove-Spleen-Strengthening Powder

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Clove-Spleen-Strengthening Powder,Weakness of spleen qi, poor appetite, abdominal distension, loose stools, and intestinal rumbling.

Formulas Name : Clove-Spleen-Strengthening Powder

Chinese Name : 丁香建脾散

Drug Formulation

1 cardamom pod (roasted), 2 nutmegs, 1 fen of cloves, 4 liang of imported clove bark, half a liang of imported anise, half a liang of dried white ginger, half a liang of cinnamon, half a liang of licorice, and 1 fen of prunus mume seeds.

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Weakness of spleen qi, poor appetite, abdominal distension, loose stools, and intestinal rumbling.

Instructions for Use

Take with plain hot water in the morning; it is particularly effective when taken during episodes of cold abdominal pain.

Note

If thirsty, do not drink water.

Clove-Spleen-Strengthening Powder,*Ji Feng*, Volume 12.,Weakness of spleen qi, poor appetite, abdominal distension, loose stools, and intestinal rumbling.

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