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Empirical Spleen-Strengthening Pills

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Empirical Spleen-Strengthening Pills,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, undigested food, deficiency of central qi, sallow complexion, and emaciation.

Formulas Name : Empirical Spleen-Strengthening Pills

Chinese Name : 经验健脾丸

Drug Formulation

Dangshen (root without the fibrous base) 40 liang, Qingpi (roasted) 40 liang, Baizhu (roasted) 80 liang,Hawthorn 40 liang, Poria 80 liang, Dendrobium 40 liang, Tangerine Peel 40 liang, Cyperus (roasted) 40 liang, Chinese Yam 80 liang, Shenqu (roasted) 40 liang, Pinellia (roasted) 40 liang, Licorice 40 liang, Bitter Orange (roasted) 40 liang, Barley Malt (roasted) 40 liang.

Source

*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, sift through a sieve, and mix with cold boiled water to form small pills.

Benefits

Weakness of the spleen and stomach, undigested food, deficiency of central qi, sallow complexion, and emaciation.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 qian per dose, washed down with warm water, twice daily.

Empirical Spleen-Strengthening Pills,*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, undigested food, deficiency of central qi, sallow complexion, and emaciation.

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