Paste for Regulating the Middle, Clearing Heat, and Resolving Dampness，From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.，Indicated for conditions of dampness stagnation in the spleen and stomach accompanied by internal heat.
Paste for Regulating the Middle, Clearing Heat, and Resolving Dampness
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Formulas Name : Paste for Regulating the Middle, Clearing Heat, and Resolving Dampness
Chinese Name : 调中清热化湿膏
Drug Formulation
6 qian of Yun Poria (ground), 3 qian of Guang Orange Peel, 3 qian of Roasted Atractylodes, 3 qian of Agastache Stem, 2 qian of Purple Magnolia Bark (roasted), 3 qian of Abdominal Skin, 2 qian of Charred Wine-Processed Coptis (ground), 3 qian of Scutellaria Root (wine-fried), 3 qian of White Cardamom Seed (ground), 4 qian of Cyperus Rhizome (roasted), 12g of Raw Hangzhou Peony Root,Alisma 12g.
Source
From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.
Processing
Decoct all ingredients thoroughly in water, strain out the residue, then boil down to a concentrated decoction. Add a small amount of refined honey to form a paste.
Benefits
Indicated for conditions of dampness stagnation in the spleen and stomach accompanied by internal heat.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 spoonful per dose, mixed with plain boiled water.
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Paste for Regulating the Middle, Clearing Heat, and Resolving Dampness,Indicated for conditions of dampness stagnation in the spleen and stomach accompanied by internal heat.