Harmonizing the Middle Pills,*Straight Talk on Pediatrics*, Volume 4.,For children with spleen-stomach disharmony due to dietary indiscretion, presenting symptoms resembling malnutrition-induced abdominal distension, such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea; or those who vomit undigested food or have been exposed to cold air or cold foods.
Harmonizing the Middle Pills
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Formulas Name : Harmonizing the Middle Pills
Chinese Name : 和中丸
Drug Formulation
Magnolia Bark 1 liang (roasted), White Peony Root 1 liang (roasted with wine), Atractylodes 1 liang (roasted with earth), Guangmuxiang 3 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 1 liang, Cardamom 3 qian (shell removed), Green Tangerine Peel 5 qian, Authentic Shenqu 1 liang (roasted), Licorice 5 qian.
Source
*Straight Talk on Pediatrics*, Volume 4.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a marble.
Benefits
For children with spleen-stomach disharmony due to dietary indiscretion, presenting symptoms resembling malnutrition-induced abdominal distension, such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea; or those who vomit undigested food or have been exposed to cold air or cold foods.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 pill per dose, dissolved in lightly gingered water.
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Harmonizing the Middle Pills,For children with spleen-stomach disharmony due to dietary indiscretion, presenting symptoms resembling malnutrition-induced abdominal distension, such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea; or those who vomit undigested food or have been exposed to cold air or cold foods.