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Spleen-Nourishing Decoction

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Spleen-Nourishing Decoction,Dampness-induced distension and pain in the spleen. The spleen is inherently damp earth; when cold pathogens invade it, cold and dampness congeal, forming a “heavy yin” condition, resulting in distension and pain from below the epigastrium to the navel.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 悦脾汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 2 qian of Poria cocos, 8 fen of Aconite, 1 qian of Amomum villosum, 5 fen of Aquilaria agallocha, 1 qian of Lindera aggregata, 4 qian of Coix seed, 1 qian of Citrus aurantium peel, 3 qian of Shenqu (roasted), and 3 slices of ginger.

Source

From *Yi Chuan Sheng Yi*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Dampness-induced distension and pain in the spleen. The spleen is inherently damp earth; when cold pathogens invade it, cold and dampness congeal, forming a “heavy yin” condition, resulting in distension and pain from below the epigastrium to the navel.

Spleen-Nourishing Decoction,From *Yi Chuan Sheng Yi*, Volume 4.,Dampness-induced distension and pain in the spleen. The spleen is inherently damp earth; when cold pathogens invade it, cold and dampness congeal, forming a “heavy yin” condition, resulting in distension and pain from below the epigastrium to the navel.

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