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Spleen-Invigorating Powder

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Spleen-Invigorating Powder,For spleen-stomach deficiency following diarrhea, manifested by cold extremities, sluggish eyes, frequent drowsiness, restlessness, and a strong desire to drink water.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Invigorating Powder

Chinese Name : 惺脾散

Drug Formulation

Winter melon seeds (shelled) 1 liang, white mulberry bark half a liang, sulfur (raw) half a liang, talcum powder 1 qian.

Source

From *The New Book on the Care of Infants*, Volume 8, citing *The Ji Family’s Inherited Formulas*.

Processing

Grind all ingredients together until well blended.

Benefits

For spleen-stomach deficiency following diarrhea, manifested by cold extremities, sluggish eyes, frequent drowsiness, restlessness, and a strong desire to drink water.

Instructions for Use

Take half to 1 qian per dose, mixed with a decoction of winter melon peel, four times daily. After taking the medicine, the body may feel warm, and drowsiness may persist for a long time. If diarrhea is profuse and persistent, take Aloe Vera Pills.

Spleen-Invigorating Powder,From *The New Book on the Care of Infants*, Volume 8, citing *The Ji Family’s Inherited Formulas*.,For spleen-stomach deficiency following diarrhea, manifested by cold extremities, sluggish eyes, frequent drowsiness, restlessness, and a strong desire to drink water.

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