Five-Harmony Decoction

Five-Harmony Decoction,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, vomiting, and a sensation of fullness and oppression. Discomfort in the chest and diaphragm, and stabbing pain in the heart and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Five-Harmony Decoction

Chinese Name : 五顺汤

Drug Formulation

1 jin of ginger (sliced and sun-dried), half a jin of cardamom (shells and white skin removed), 4 liang of licorice (roasted), 4 liang of cardamom, and half a liang of black pepper.

Source

*Formulas for Reliable and Practical Use*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Weakness of the spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, vomiting, and a sensation of fullness and oppression. Discomfort in the chest and diaphragm, and stabbing pain in the heart and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Add salt as usual before taking.

Five-Harmony Decoction,*Formulas for Reliable and Practical Use*, Volume 4.,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, vomiting, and a sensation of fullness and oppression. Discomfort in the chest and diaphragm, and stabbing pain in the heart and abdomen.

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