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Decoction for Food Stagnation,Food Stagnation.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Food Stagnation

Chinese Name : 食郁汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea, Magnolia officinalis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Citrus reticulata peel, Shenqu, Gardenia jasminoides, Fructus Aurantii, fried Licorice root, Cyperus rotundus, Amomum villosum.

Source

From *A Clear Illumination of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 18.

Benefits

Food Stagnation.

Decoction for Food Stagnation，From *A Clear Illumination of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 18.，Food Stagnation.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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