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Decoction for Clearing Heat and Harmonizing the Middle

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Decoction for Clearing Heat and Harmonizing the Middle,Chronic diarrhea due to malnutrition. Accumulated heat damages the spleen, causing undigested food and water to mix, resulting in frequent diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Heat and Harmonizing the Middle

Chinese Name : 清热和中汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala (stir-fried with earth), Tangerine Peel, Magnolia officinalis (stir-fried with ginger), Poria cocos (red), Coptis chinensis, Shenqu (stir-fried), Barley Sprouts (stir-fried), Evodia rutaecarpa, Raw Licorice, Alisma orientale.

Source

From *The Golden Mirror*, Volume 52.

Benefits

Chronic diarrhea due to malnutrition. Accumulated heat damages the spleen, causing undigested food and water to mix, resulting in frequent diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Add lampwick, decoct in water, and take orally.

Decoction for Clearing Heat and Harmonizing the Middle,From *The Golden Mirror*, Volume 52.,Chronic diarrhea due to malnutrition. Accumulated heat damages the spleen, causing undigested food and water to mix, resulting in frequent diarrhea.

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