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Guyuan Powder,Cold accumulation in the spleen and stomach, resulting in a loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Guyuan Powder

Chinese Name : 固元散

Drug Formulation

Clove 1 qian, Wood Fragrance half a qian, Ligusticum 1.5 liang, Cinnamon 2 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel 1 liang, Peeled Atractylodes 1.5 liang, Patchouli half a liang, Licorice half a liang, Fennel 1 liang, Wuyao 1 liang.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Cold accumulation in the spleen and stomach, resulting in a loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, and adjust the method of administration (as a decoction or mixture) according to the specific symptoms.

Guyuan Powder,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.,Cold accumulation in the spleen and stomach, resulting in a loss of appetite.

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