Seven-Jujube Decoction

Seven-Jujube Decoction,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, internal invasion by cold qi, diarrhea or profuse loose stools, undigested food and water in the stool, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, pain around the navel and abdomen, qi rising against the chest, hollow rumbling in the abdomen, vomiting and nausea, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, fatigue and weakness, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Seven-Jujube Decoction

Chinese Name : 七枣汤

Drug Formulation

Anise (soil removed, stir-fried): 8 liang; Sichuan Aconite (roasted, skin and navel removed): 8 liang; Cardamom (kernels only): 8 liang; Magnolia Bark (coarse outer bark removed, processed with ginger): 1 jin; Amomum (skin removed): half a jin; Dried Ginger (roasted): 4 liang; Licorice: 6 liang.

Source

*Formulary of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Weakness of the spleen and stomach, internal invasion by cold qi, diarrhea or profuse loose stools, undigested food and water in the stool, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, pain around the navel and abdomen, qi rising against the chest, hollow rumbling in the abdomen, vomiting and nausea, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, fatigue and weakness, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose. Add 1 zhan of water and 7 jujubes (split open), then decoct until reduced to 7 fen. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach before meals.

Seven-Jujube Decoction,*Formulary of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 6.,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, internal invasion by cold qi, diarrhea or profuse loose stools, undigested food and water in the stool, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, pain around the navel and abdomen, qi rising against the chest, hollow rumbling in the abdomen, vomiting and nausea, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, fatigue and weakness, and loss of appetite.

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