Four Wonders Spleen-Strengthening Powder

Four Wonders Spleen-Strengthening Powder,

Formulas Name : Four Wonders Spleen-Strengthening Powder

Chinese Name : 四妙健脾散

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Atractylodes lancea (fried with wheat bran), 4 liang of dried ginger (fried with ash), 5.5 liang of licorice (fried with sand), and 6 liang of Aconite (soaked in river water for 7 days, then removed, sliced, and fried dry with 4 qian of salt; or, alternatively, slice first, soak in river water for two days, then fry with ginger until golden brown, and combine with the other ingredients).

Source

From *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*, cited in Volume 25 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Take with a pinch of salt, at any time.

Four Wonders Spleen-Strengthening Powder,From *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*, cited in Volume 25 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.,

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