Jixiang Decoction,Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 21 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.,For children with spleen-stomach deficiency, loss of appetite, and emaciation.
Jixiang Decoction
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Formulas Name : Jixiang Decoction
Chinese Name : 集香煎
Drug Formulation
1 fen of Agastache leaves, 1 fen of Magnolia officinalis (processed with ginger, roasted), 1 fen of cloves, 1 fen of agarwood, 1 fen of styrax, half liang of Poria cocos, half liang of white cardamom, and half liang of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted).
Source
Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 21 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, add 1 qian of musk, mix well, and simmer in a silver or stone pot over low heat with 1 sheng of water, half a jin of honey, 30 jujubes, and 20 slices of fresh ginger until it becomes a paste. Remove the ginger and jujubes, then air-dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area.
Benefits
For children with spleen-stomach deficiency, loss of appetite, and emaciation.
Instructions for Use
Take a dose the size of a soapberry, washed down with rice porridge before a feeding.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026
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Jixiang Decoction,For children with spleen-stomach deficiency, loss of appetite, and emaciation.