Formula for Harmonizing the Spleen and Promoting the Metabolism of Fluids

Formula for Harmonizing the Spleen and Promoting the Metabolism of Fluids,For children who, after recovering from smallpox, have suffered excessive dietary damage, resulting in qi stagnation, a sensation of fullness and oppression, and incessant crying. For cases of food stagnation due to smallpox qi, causing a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest and colicky abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Formula for Harmonizing the Spleen and Promoting the Metabolism of Fluids

Chinese Name : 和脾宣化饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Guangpi, 2 qian of radish seeds (half raw, half roasted), 2 qian of Qianhu, 2 qian of Juanshu (roasted), 2 qian of Dafuli (black film removed, soaked and washed in black bean broth), and 2 qian of barley malt.

Source

From *Miscellaneous Remarks on Remedies for Uncommon Conditions: Essential Formulas for Emergency Use*.

Benefits

For children who, after recovering from smallpox, have suffered excessive dietary damage, resulting in qi stagnation, a sensation of fullness and oppression, and incessant crying. For cases of food stagnation due to smallpox qi, causing a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest and colicky abdominal pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 1–2 liang of hawthorn berries and drink the decoction in place of water.

Formula for Harmonizing the Spleen and Promoting the Metabolism of Fluids,From *Miscellaneous Remarks on Remedies for Uncommon Conditions: Essential Formulas for Emergency Use*.,For children who, after recovering from smallpox, have suffered excessive dietary damage, resulting in qi stagnation, a sensation of fullness and oppression, and incessant crying. For cases of food stagnation due to smallpox qi, causing a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest and colicky abdominal pain.

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