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Decoction for Regulating the Middle and Aiding Digestion

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Decoction for Regulating the Middle and Aiding Digestion,For diarrhea with epigastric fullness, belching of putrid odors, acid regurgitation, and undigested food from previous meals.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Regulating the Middle and Aiding Digestion

Chinese Name : 调中消食汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Sichuan Magnolia Bark, 3 qian of Ginger and Ginger Rhizome, 1 qian of Guangxi Frankincense, 5 qian of Roasted Barley Malt, 3 qian of Roasted Plantain Seed, 3 qian of Roasted Shenqu, 2 qian of Roasted Trifoliate Orange Peel, 8 fen of Cardamom (added after brewing), 3 qian of Red Poria.

Source

From *Direct Pointers to Hao Jing*.

Benefits

For diarrhea with epigastric fullness, belching of putrid odors, acid regurgitation, and undigested food from previous meals.

Decoction for Regulating the Middle and Aiding Digestion,From *Direct Pointers to Hao Jing*.,For diarrhea with epigastric fullness, belching of putrid odors, acid regurgitation, and undigested food from previous meals.

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