Spleen-Clearing Decoction (Modified)，From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.，Chronic deficiency of spleen qi leads to qi stagnation in the epigastrium and diaphragm, disharmony of the Triple Burner, inability to eat, and internal dryness of body fluids. This results in impure spleen qi, heaviness and pain in the head and eyes, heat in the palms and soles, emaciation, and a sallow complexion. With deficient stomach qi, phlegm forms in the epigastrium, causing a loss of appetite.
Spleen-Clearing Decoction (Modified)
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Formulas Name : Spleen-Clearing Decoction (Modified)
Chinese Name : 清脾饮子
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Perilla frutescens leaves (soil removed), 3 fen of Amomum villosum (roasted), 3 fen of Magnolia officinalis (coarse bark removed, processed with ginger, and roasted), 3 fen of Panax ginseng (root base removed), 3 fen of Morus alba bark, 1 fen of Cyperus rotundus (hairs removed, stir-fried), 1 fen of Areca catechu peel (washed with wine, stir-fried), 1 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted), and 1 fen of Terminalia chebula peel (stir-fried).
Source
From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.
Benefits
Chronic deficiency of spleen qi leads to qi stagnation in the epigastrium and diaphragm, disharmony of the Triple Burner, inability to eat, and internal dryness of body fluids. This results in impure spleen qi, heaviness and pain in the head and eyes, heat in the palms and soles, emaciation, and a sallow complexion. With deficient stomach qi, phlegm forms in the epigastrium, causing a loss of appetite.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 daqian per dose; decoct with 1.5 zhan of water, adding 4 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube, until reduced to 7 fen. Strain and take the clear decoction before meals.
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Spleen-Clearing Decoction (Modified),Chronic deficiency of spleen qi leads to qi stagnation in the epigastrium and diaphragm, disharmony of the Triple Burner, inability to eat, and internal dryness of body fluids. This results in impure spleen qi, heaviness and pain in the head and eyes, heat in the palms and soles, emaciation, and a sallow complexion. With deficient stomach qi, phlegm forms in the epigastrium, causing a loss of appetite.