Decoction to Strengthen the Fire and Warm the Spleen

Decoction to Strengthen the Fire and Warm the Spleen,When kidney fire is deficient and central qi is cold and deficient, the spleen fails to transport and transform, leading to distension.

Formulas Name : Decoction to Strengthen the Fire and Warm the Spleen

Chinese Name : 壮火温脾汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (stir-fried with earth), 1 qian of fried licorice, 2 qian of Chinese yam, 8 fen of tangerine peel, 2 qian of Euryale seed, 8 fen of processed Aconite, and 1 qian of Poria.

Source

From *Records of Insights into Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 2.

Benefits

When kidney fire is deficient and central qi is cold and deficient, the spleen fails to transport and transform, leading to distension.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction to Strengthen the Fire and Warm the Spleen,From *Records of Insights into Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 2.,When kidney fire is deficient and central qi is cold and deficient, the spleen fails to transport and transform, leading to distension.

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