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Dampness-Eliminating and Spleen-Strengthening Decoction

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Dampness-Eliminating and Spleen-Strengthening Decoction,Chronic diarrhea, with a sallow complexion and sparse teeth, fatigue, and a sensation of food sinking downward.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Eliminating and Spleen-Strengthening Decoction

Chinese Name : 除湿健脾汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala (stem removed, stir-fried) 1 qian 5 fen, Atractylodes lancea (soaked in rice water, stir-fried) 1 qian, Poria cocos (peeled) 1 qian, Paeonia lactiflora (stir-fried with vinegar) 1 qian, Angelica sinensis 8 fen, Magnolia officinalis (peeled, stir-fried with ginger) 6 fen,Chenpi 8 fen, Zhu Ling 7 fen, Ze Xie 7 fen, Chai Hu 5 fen, Sheng Ma 5 fen, Fang Feng (stem removed) 6 fen, Gan Cao (roasted) 4 fen.

Source

*Hui Chun*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Chronic diarrhea, with a sallow complexion and sparse teeth, fatigue, and a sensation of food sinking downward.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube; decoct in water and take hot in the morning and evening.

Dampness-Eliminating and Spleen-Strengthening Decoction,*Hui Chun*, Volume 3.,Chronic diarrhea, with a sallow complexion and sparse teeth, fatigue, and a sensation of food sinking downward.

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