Magnolia and Zhi Shi Decoction

Magnolia and Zhi Shi Decoction,Deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, loose stools with excessive bowel movements, and marked abdominal distension. Vomiting, loss of appetite, and emaciation.

Formulas Name : Magnolia and Zhi Shi Decoction

Chinese Name : 厚朴煮散

Drug Formulation

Magnolia Bark (coarse bark removed, roasted with ginger juice) 1 liang, Galangal 1 liang, Atractylodes 1 liang, Dried Papaya (chopped) 1 liang,Ginseng 1 liang and a half, Poria (black skin removed) 1 liang and a half, Nutmeg (roasted, shell removed) 2 pieces, Licorice (roasted, chopped) half a liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) half a liang, Cardamom (roasted, skin removed) 3 pieces.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 44.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, loose stools with excessive bowel movements, and marked abdominal distension. Vomiting, loss of appetite, and emaciation.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach twice daily.

Magnolia and Zhi Shi Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 44.,Deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, loose stools with excessive bowel movements, and marked abdominal distension. Vomiting, loss of appetite, and emaciation.

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