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Spleen-Clearing and Stomach-Nourishing Decoction,For children with spleen deficiency and stomach heat who crave to eat dirt, have a sallow-yellow complexion, or exhibit signs of intestinal parasites.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Clearing and Stomach-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 清脾养胃汤

Drug Formulation

Soft gypsum, Scutellaria baicalensis, dried tangerine peel, Atractylodes macrocephala (stem removed), licorice, Coptis chinensis, Evodia rutaecarpa, and Poria cocos (peel removed)—each in equal parts.

Source

*Preserving Life and Nourishing the Origin*, Volume 8.

Processing

Chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For children with spleen deficiency and stomach heat who crave to eat dirt, have a sallow-yellow complexion, or exhibit signs of intestinal parasites.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and administer warm; or grind into a powder, mix into food or drink, and have the child consume it.

Spleen-Clearing and Stomach-Nourishing Decoction,*Preserving Life and Nourishing the Origin*, Volume 8.,For children with spleen deficiency and stomach heat who crave to eat dirt, have a sallow-yellow complexion, or exhibit signs of intestinal parasites.

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