Intestinal Nourishing Decoction，From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 7.，Weakness of the stomach and intestines, with internal wind-cold; cramping pain in the umbilical region and abdomen; loose, watery stools due to deficiency, which may become purulent or contain blood.
Intestinal Nourishing Decoction
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Formulas Name : Intestinal Nourishing Decoction
Chinese Name : 育肠汤
Drug Formulation
Ginseng (root tip removed), Atractylodes macrocephala, Alpinia officinarum, Cinnamon bark (coarse bark removed), Red ochre (calcined), Angelica sinensis (washed and roasted), Aconite root (processed, skin and pith removed), Licorice root (roasted), Magnolia officinalis (coarse bark removed, stir-fried with ginger juice), and Nutmeg (coated with flour and roasted until fragrant)—each in equal parts.
Source
From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 7.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
Weakness of the stomach and intestines, with internal wind-cold; cramping pain in the umbilical region and abdomen; loose, watery stools due to deficiency, which may become purulent or contain blood.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water and 200 grains of japonica rice; decoct together until reduced to 1 zhan; strain; and take warm before meals.
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Intestinal Nourishing Decoction,Weakness of the stomach and intestines, with internal wind-cold; cramping pain in the umbilical region and abdomen; loose, watery stools due to deficiency, which may become purulent or contain blood.