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Formula for Harmonizing the Middle and Transforming Phlegm-Heat,Reduced appetite, chest fullness with excessive phlegm, acid regurgitation and vomiting, deficiency-cold stomach pain; heat in the lung and stomach, swelling and pain in the throat.

Formulas Name : Formula for Harmonizing the Middle and Transforming Phlegm-Heat

Chinese Name : 和中化饮热方

Drug Formulation

Poria 4 qian, roasted Atractylodes 2 qian, Guangpi 1 qian 5 fen, stir-fried barley sprouts 3 qian, ginger and Coptis 8 fen (ground), roasted Cyperus 2 qian, cardamom 8 fen (ground), stir-fried Shenqu 2 qian, Codonopsis 2 qian, raw licorice 8 fen.

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Benefits

Reduced appetite, chest fullness with excessive phlegm, acid regurgitation and vomiting, deficiency-cold stomach pain; heat in the lung and stomach, swelling and pain in the throat.

Instructions for Use

Add 4 fen of Agastache stem and 7 fresh loquats (ground).

Formula for Harmonizing the Middle and Transforming Phlegm-Heat，*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.，Reduced appetite, chest fullness with excessive phlegm, acid regurgitation and vomiting, deficiency-cold stomach pain; heat in the lung and stomach, swelling and pain in the throat.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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