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Decoction for Regulating Qi and Harmonizing the Middle,For abdominal pain caused by exposure to cold during the summer months.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Regulating Qi and Harmonizing the Middle

Chinese Name : 正气温中汤

Drug Formulation

Agastache, Atractylodes, Magnolia Bark, Tangerine Peel, Pinellia, Poria, Angelica Dahurica, Platycodon, Areca Nut Peel, Perilla Leaf, Licorice, Dried Ginger, Cinnamon Bark.

Source

From *The Complete Collection on Shanghan* (Shanghan Quansheng Ji), Volume 2.

Benefits

For abdominal pain caused by exposure to cold during the summer months.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Regulating Qi and Harmonizing the Middle，From *The Complete Collection on Shanghan* (Shanghan Quansheng Ji), Volume 2.，For abdominal pain caused by exposure to cold during the summer months.

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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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