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Double-Resolving Decoction

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Double-Resolving Decoction,For malaria and spleen deficiency with poor appetite.

Formulas Name : Double-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 双解饮子

Drug Formulation

2 cardamom pods, 2 wild cardamom pods (1 wrapped in dough mixed with water and steamed, 1 used raw), 2 cun of Magnolia bark (half soaked in ginger juice and roasted, half used raw), 2 liang of licorice (large pieces; half roasted, half used raw), 2 pieces of ginger the size of a jujube (1 wrapped in damp paper and steamed, 1 used raw).

Source

From *Medical Outline* (Vol. 6), citing *Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*.

Benefits

For malaria and spleen deficiency with poor appetite.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush each of the above herbs. For each dose, take half the mixture, add 1 bowl of water, and decoct until reduced to 1 large cup; strain out the residue. Take warm on an empty stomach.

Double-Resolving Decoction,From *Medical Outline* (Vol. 6), citing *Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*.,For malaria and spleen deficiency with poor appetite.

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