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Pill for Regulating the Middle and Harmonizing the Stomach,For weakness of the spleen and stomach, and disharmony of the central qi.

Formulas Name : Pill for Regulating the Middle and Harmonizing the Stomach

Chinese Name : 调中平胃丸

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 5 qian, Astragalus (honey-fried) 2 liang, Dried Tangerine Peel 2 liang, Licorice (honey-fried) 1 liang, Atractylodes (soaked in wine and stir-fried) 1 liang, Magnolia Bark (stir-fried with ginger juice) 1 liang, Wood Fragrance 1 liang.

Source

From *Secrets of Health Preservation*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; form into pills the size of a pepper seed using rice paste.

Benefits

For weakness of the spleen and stomach, and disharmony of the central qi.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian or 2 qian per dose, washed down with plain boiled water after meals.

Pill for Regulating the Middle and Harmonizing the Stomach，From *Secrets of Health Preservation*, Volume 2.，For weakness of the spleen and stomach, and disharmony of the central qi.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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