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Decoction for Tonifying the Spleen and Harmonizing the Liver

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Decoction for Tonifying the Spleen and Harmonizing the Liver,Following dysentery, liver dryness and spleen deficiency result in difficulty digesting food and loose, watery stools.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Tonifying the Spleen and Harmonizing the Liver

Chinese Name : 补脾和肝饮

Drug Formulation

5 qian of stir-fried white peony root, 0.5 fen of roasted licorice, 3 qian of Poria cocos, 3 qian of sweet Atractylodes (stir-fried with earth), 1 qian of tangerine peel, 1.5 fen of Shenqu, and 2 qian of plantain seed.

Source

From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Following dysentery, liver dryness and spleen deficiency result in difficulty digesting food and loose, watery stools.

Instructions for Use

Use 2 qian of slow-roasted ginger and 3 jujubes as guides; decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Tonifying the Spleen and Harmonizing the Liver,From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.,Following dysentery, liver dryness and spleen deficiency result in difficulty digesting food and loose, watery stools.

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