Pills for Dissolving Accumulations and Preserving the Middle

Pills for Dissolving Accumulations and Preserving the Middle,When the Qi of the Zang-Fu organs and the Ying-Wei systems is out of harmony, phlegm and food stagnation accumulate in the hidden recesses of the stomach and intestines, obstructing the flow of Qi. This causes pain in the chest, abdomen, and flanks, a loss of appetite, and a withering of both body and spirit.

Formulas Name : Pills for Dissolving Accumulations and Preserving the Middle

Chinese Name : 化积保中丸

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 liang of Atractylodes lancea, 2 liang of dried tangerine peel, 2 liang of Cyperus rotundus, 4 liang of hawthorn pulp, 1 liang of Shenqu, 1 liang of Pinellia ternata,1 liang of radish seeds, 1 liang of white mustard seeds, 1 liang of Coptis, 7 qian of Acorus tatarinowii, 7 qian of Acorus tatarinowii (Pongshu), 7 qian of green tangerine peel, 7 qian of areca nut, 5 qian of amomum, 5 qian of wood fragrant, 5 qian of charred lacquer, 5 qian of ash from roof tile ridges, and 5 qian of ginseng.

Source

From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 4.

Processing

Mix with vinegar and form into pills using Shenqu paste.

Benefits

When the Qi of the Zang-Fu organs and the Ying-Wei systems is out of harmony, phlegm and food stagnation accumulate in the hidden recesses of the stomach and intestines, obstructing the flow of Qi. This causes pain in the chest, abdomen, and flanks, a loss of appetite, and a withering of both body and spirit.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 qian per dose, on an empty stomach in the morning, washed down with light ginger tea before noon.

Pills for Dissolving Accumulations and Preserving the Middle,From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 4.,When the Qi of the Zang-Fu organs and the Ying-Wei systems is out of harmony, phlegm and food stagnation accumulate in the hidden recesses of the stomach and intestines, obstructing the flow of Qi. This causes pain in the chest, abdomen, and flanks, a loss of appetite, and a withering of both body and spirit.

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