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Five-Flavor Different-Action Powder

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Five-Flavor Different-Action Powder,For cases of vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia due to cold deficiency of the spleen and stomach, administer several doses initially to tonify the qi of the central region. Also treats all types of malnutrition.

Formulas Name : Five-Flavor Different-Action Powder

Chinese Name : 五味异功散

Drug Formulation

9 grams of Codonopsis, 9 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 6 grams of Chicken Gizzard Membrane, 9 grams of Poria, 4 grams of Tangerine Peel, 12 grams of Coix Seed, 12 grams of Huai Mountain Yam, 12 grams of Fried Licorice, 9 grams of Amomum, 2 slices of Fresh Ginger, and 2 Jujubes.

Source

Formula by Dong Guoquan

Benefits

For cases of vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia due to cold deficiency of the spleen and stomach, administer several doses initially to tonify the qi of the central region. Also treats all types of malnutrition.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take one dose daily, divided into three doses.

Five-Flavor Different-Action Powder,Formula by Dong Guoquan,For cases of vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia due to cold deficiency of the spleen and stomach, administer several doses initially to tonify the qi of the central region. Also treats all types of malnutrition.

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