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Liver-Harmonizing and Spleen-Tonifying Decoction

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Liver-Harmonizing and Spleen-Tonifying Decoction,When Wood is excessive and overpowers Earth, spleen deficiency leads to leakage.

Formulas Name : Liver-Harmonizing and Spleen-Tonifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 平肝补脾汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (roasted with earth) 1.5 qian, Paeonia lactiflora (roasted with wine) 1 qian, Glehnia root 3 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 2 qian, Poria cocos 2 qian, Cardamom (roasted and ground) 0.8 fen, Carica papaya 1.2 qian, Cinnamomum cassia 1.5 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted) 1 qian.

Source

From *Huiyue*, Volume 10.

Benefits

When Wood is excessive and overpowers Earth, spleen deficiency leads to leakage.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Harmonizing and Spleen-Tonifying Decoction,From *Huiyue*, Volume 10.,When Wood is excessive and overpowers Earth, spleen deficiency leads to leakage.

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