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Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Strengthening the Spleen

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Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Strengthening the Spleen,When the fire of the Gate of Life is deficient and cannot generate Earth, and extreme exertion injures the spleen, this leads to poor appetite and nausea; extreme fatigue further injures the liver and kidneys, causing fluid retention.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Strengthening the Spleen

Chinese Name : 补阴益脾汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of tangerine peel, 1.5 qian of Chinese yam, 1 qian and 2 fen of Poria cocos, 3 qian of prepared Rehmannia root, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of licorice (roasted), 1.5 qian of Aconite root, and 0.8 fen of dried ginger (roasted).

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 8.

Benefits

When the fire of the Gate of Life is deficient and cannot generate Earth, and extreme exertion injures the spleen, this leads to poor appetite and nausea; extreme fatigue further injures the liver and kidneys, causing fluid retention.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. If there is ascending dryness due to deficient yang, take it ice-cold.

Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Strengthening the Spleen,*Huiyue*, Volume 8.,When the fire of the Gate of Life is deficient and cannot generate Earth, and extreme exertion injures the spleen, this leads to poor appetite and nausea; extreme fatigue further injures the liver and kidneys, causing fluid retention.

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