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Decoction for Warming the Spleen and Stopping Diarrhea

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Decoction for Warming the Spleen and Stopping Diarrhea,For children with spleen deficiency and cold, presenting with abdominal pain, distension, and persistent diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Warming the Spleen and Stopping Diarrhea

Chinese Name : 温脾止泄丹

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (root tip removed) 3 qian, Atractylodes (roasted with earth) 3 qian, Poria 4 qian, Chinese yam 4 qian, Alisma 4 qian, Wood Fragrance 2 qian, Cinnamon (coarse bark removed) 2 qian, Sichuan Aconite 3 qian, Prepared Rehmannia 8 qian, Licorice 3 qian, Coptis 1 qian, Green Tangerine Peel (roasted) 2 qian, Roasted Ginger 1 qian.

Source

*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind all ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills weighing 1 qian each.

Benefits

For children with spleen deficiency and cold, presenting with abdominal pain, distension, and persistent diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill each time, washed down with warm water, twice daily; reduce the dose appropriately for children under one year of age.

Decoction for Warming the Spleen and Stopping Diarrhea,*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.,For children with spleen deficiency and cold, presenting with abdominal pain, distension, and persistent diarrhea.

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