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Infant Spleen-Strengthening Pill

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Infant Spleen-Strengthening Pill,For infants and children with weak digestive function, abdominal distension, and undigested food stagnation.

Formulas Name : Infant Spleen-Strengthening Pill

Chinese Name : 育婴壮脾丹

Drug Formulation

Inner Gold 3 liang, Black Worm 1 liang, Euryale Seed 2 liang, Atractylodes Macrocephala 2 liang, Fructus Aurantii 2 liang, Areca Nut 1.5 liang, Six-Grain Qu 3 liang, Barley Malt 3 liang, Ginkgo Nuts 20, Polygonatum Rhizome 1.5 liang, Coix Seed 2 liang, Burnt Rice Crusts 8 liang.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Xi’an Formula).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For infants and children with weak digestive function, abdominal distension, and undigested food stagnation.

Instructions for Use

For a 1-year-old child, take 3–5 fen per dose; for others, adjust the dose according to age, but do not exceed 1 qian per dose. Take twice daily after meals, dissolved in boiled water; or mix with a small amount of brown sugar or honey before taking.

Note

Avoid use in cases of heat-type illnesses.

Infant Spleen-Strengthening Pill,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Xi’an Formula).,For infants and children with weak digestive function, abdominal distension, and undigested food stagnation.

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