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Gwei-Ling Decoction

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Gwei-Ling Decoction,Summer-heat and dampness injure the middle jiao, causing abdominal pain and diarrhea, or a sensation of oppression and fullness in the chest; the tongue is white and slippery; the pulse is fine and sluggish.

Formulas Name : Gwei-Ling Decoction

Chinese Name : 胃苓汤

Drug Formulation

Processed Atractylodes 2 qian, Sichuan Magnolia Bark 1 qian, Red Poria 3 qian, Poria 3 qian, Alisma 2 qian, Guangxi Aquilaria 1 qian, White Cardamom 8 fen (ground, infused), Dried Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Zhejiang Agastache 2 qian.

Source

From *Direct Pointers to Hao Jing*.

Benefits

Summer-heat and dampness injure the middle jiao, causing abdominal pain and diarrhea, or a sensation of oppression and fullness in the chest; the tongue is white and slippery; the pulse is fine and sluggish.

Gwei-Ling Decoction,From *Direct Pointers to Hao Jing*.,Summer-heat and dampness injure the middle jiao, causing abdominal pain and diarrhea, or a sensation of oppression and fullness in the chest; the tongue is white and slippery; the pulse is fine and sluggish.

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