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Decoction for Regulating the Middle and Harmonizing Qi

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Decoction for Regulating the Middle and Harmonizing Qi,Dysentery. For cases of dysentery that have persisted for some time, accompanied by stomach deficiency.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Regulating the Middle and Harmonizing Qi

Chinese Name : 调中理气汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea (soaked in rice water, stir-fried) 1 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala (stir-fried) 1 qian, Tangerine peel 8 fen, Magnolia officinalis (stir-fried with ginger) 7 fen, Fructus Aurantii Immaturus 1 qian, Paeonia lactiflora (stir-fried) 1 qian, Aquilaria agallocha 5 fen, Areca nut 1 qian.

Source

From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

Dysentery. For cases of dysentery that have persisted for some time, accompanied by stomach deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue and take warm on an empty stomach.

Decoction for Regulating the Middle and Harmonizing Qi，From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 5.，Dysentery. For cases of dysentery that have persisted for some time, accompanied by stomach deficiency.

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