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Spleen-Nourishing Decoction

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Spleen-Nourishing Decoction,Generalized edema, without restlessness or thirst; bowel movements are regular or loose; urine is scant but not red or scanty.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 实脾饮

Drug Formulation

Magnolia Bark (peeled, processed with ginger), Atractylodes Macrocephala, Papaya (seeds removed), Areca Nut Peel, Aconite Root (roasted), Frankincense (unroasted), and Licorice Root (roasted)—half liang each.

Source

*Yidi*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Generalized edema, without restlessness or thirst; bowel movements are regular or loose; urine is scant but not red or scanty.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose, add 5 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube, decoct in water, and take while warm, at any time.

Spleen-Nourishing Decoction,*Yidi*, Volume 6.,Generalized edema, without restlessness or thirst; bowel movements are regular or loose; urine is scant but not red or scanty.

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