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Modified Six Gentlemen Decoction

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Modified Six Gentlemen Decoction,For weakness of the spleen and stomach, or excessive intake of cooling herbs, resulting in a lack of appetite, acid regurgitation, belching of undigested food, nausea, vomiting, or undigested grains.

Formulas Name : Modified Six Gentlemen Decoction

Chinese Name : 六君加味汤

Drug Formulation

Dangshen (root removed, stir-fried with rice) 2 qian; Bai Zhu (cleaned, stir-fried) 1 qian 5 fen; Poria 1 qian 5 fen; Roasted Ginger 1 qian; Pinellia (processed) 1 qian 5 fen; Tangerine Peel 1 qian; Roasted Licorice 1 qian.

Source

From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For weakness of the spleen and stomach, or excessive intake of cooling herbs, resulting in a lack of appetite, acid regurgitation, belching of undigested food, nausea, vomiting, or undigested grains.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 slices of fresh ginger and 2 jujubes; decoct in water and take orally.

Modified Six Gentlemen Decoction,From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 2.,For weakness of the spleen and stomach, or excessive intake of cooling herbs, resulting in a lack of appetite, acid regurgitation, belching of undigested food, nausea, vomiting, or undigested grains.

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