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Lung-Nourishing and Spleen-Strengthening Decoction,Children may develop lung wasting due to injury to the Lung Meridian or following a prolonged cough; they often appear pale and sallow, may experience diarrhea and abdominal pain, or exhibit morning chills and evening fever; or they may have depleted the Spleen and Lung due to improper medication administration during illness.

Formulas Name : Lung-Nourishing and Spleen-Strengthening Decoction

Chinese Name : 保肺健脾汤

Drug Formulation

7 fen of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted), 7 fen of Paeonia lactiflora (roasted), 1 qian of Coix seed, 1 qian of Vigna radiata (roasted), 7 fen of Astragalus membranaceus, 8 fen of Glehnia littoralis, 6 fen of Citrus reticulata (dried tangerine peel), 6 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 6 fen of Angelica sinensis, and 7 fen of Poria cocos.

Source

From *Straight Talk on Pediatrics*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Children may develop lung wasting due to injury to the Lung Meridian or following a prolonged cough; they often appear pale and sallow, may experience diarrhea and abdominal pain, or exhibit morning chills and evening fever; or they may have depleted the Spleen and Lung due to improper medication administration during illness.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Take Jianspi Pills and Bazhen Powder concurrently.

Lung-Nourishing and Spleen-Strengthening Decoction，From *Straight Talk on Pediatrics*, Volume 4.，Children may develop lung wasting due to injury to the Lung Meridian or following a prolonged cough; they often appear pale and sallow, may experience diarrhea and abdominal pain, or exhibit morning chills and evening fever; or they may have depleted the Spleen and Lung due to improper medication administration during illness.

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