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Paste for Regulating the Spleen, Nourishing the Stomach, and Eliminating Dampness

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Paste for Regulating the Spleen, Nourishing the Stomach, and Eliminating Dampness,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, with undigested food.

Formulas Name : Paste for Regulating the Spleen, Nourishing the Stomach, and Eliminating Dampness

Chinese Name : 理脾养胃除湿膏

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Codonopsis, 2 qian of Atractylodes (roasted), 3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of lotus seed, 3 qian of coix seed (roasted), 3 qian of mung bean (roasted), 1 qian 5 fen of Agastache stem, 2 qian of Shenqu (roasted), 3 qian of barley malt (roasted), 1 qian 5 fen of tangerine peel, 1 qian of Guangshā (ground), and 8 fen of licorice.

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Benefits

Weakness of the spleen and stomach, with undigested food.

Instructions for Use

Simmer the above herbs in water until thoroughly infused, strain out the residue, then simmer further to a thick decoction. Add a small amount of refined honey to form a paste. Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with warm water.

Paste for Regulating the Spleen, Nourishing the Stomach, and Eliminating Dampness,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, with undigested food.

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