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Formula for Tonifying Deficiency and Harmonizing Qi,For children with disharmony of the stomach qi.

Formulas Name : Formula for Tonifying Deficiency and Harmonizing Qi

Chinese Name : 补虚和气散

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 5 liang, dried kudzu root 5 liang, licorice (roasted) 5 liang, wood fragrant 3 liang, musk 1 qian, poria 2 liang.

Source

From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 21), citing *The Zhuang Family’s Inherited Prescriptions*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with disharmony of the stomach qi.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian per dose; add 5 fen of water and a small amount of fresh ginger, decoct together until reduced to 3 fen, strain, and take while warm.

Formula for Tonifying Deficiency and Harmonizing Qi，From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 21), citing *The Zhuang Family’s Inherited Prescriptions*.，For children with disharmony of the stomach qi.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026

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