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Poria and Atractylodes Spleen-Fortifying Decoction

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Poria and Atractylodes Spleen-Fortifying Decoction,Spleen deficiency causes qi to fail to retain blood; dampness then invades the body, resulting in diarrhea for 3 days before the onset of menstruation, followed by the menstrual period.

Formulas Name : Poria and Atractylodes Spleen-Fortifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 术苓固脾饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 5 qian of Poria cocos, 5 qian of Ginseng, 5 qian of Chinese yam, 5 qian of Euryale seed, 5 fen of Cinnamon bark, and 1 nutmeg.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 11.

Benefits

Spleen deficiency causes qi to fail to retain blood; dampness then invades the body, resulting in diarrhea for 3 days before the onset of menstruation, followed by the menstrual period.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Take this before the diarrhea preceding menstruation begins.

Poria and Atractylodes Spleen-Fortifying Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 11.,Spleen deficiency causes qi to fail to retain blood; dampness then invades the body, resulting in diarrhea for 3 days before the onset of menstruation, followed by the menstrual period.

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