Decoction for Strengthening the Weak

Decoction for Strengthening the Weak,When liver deficiency spreads to the spleen, causing a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest, indigestion, incessant expectoration of phlegm, frequent loose stools, abdominal pain and distension, rumbling sounds in the abdomen when empty, parched lips and mouth, dry and bristling hair, a sallow-black complexion, shortness of breath, stools resembling black liquid, and phlegm resembling green nasal discharge.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Strengthening the Weak

Chinese Name : 援怯汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 liang of Chinese yam, 3 qian of Poria cocos, 3 qian of ginseng, 5 qian of Euryale seed, 1 qian of Bletilla striata, 5 fen of powdered eel bone, and 3 fen of cinnamon bark.

Source

From *Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.

Benefits

When liver deficiency spreads to the spleen, causing a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest, indigestion, incessant expectoration of phlegm, frequent loose stools, abdominal pain and distension, rumbling sounds in the abdomen when empty, parched lips and mouth, dry and bristling hair, a sallow-black complexion, shortness of breath, stools resembling black liquid, and phlegm resembling green nasal discharge.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take as directed.

Decoction for Strengthening the Weak,From *Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.,When liver deficiency spreads to the spleen, causing a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest, indigestion, incessant expectoration of phlegm, frequent loose stools, abdominal pain and distension, rumbling sounds in the abdomen when empty, parched lips and mouth, dry and bristling hair, a sallow-black complexion, shortness of breath, stools resembling black liquid, and phlegm resembling green nasal discharge.

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