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Spleen-Nourishing Powder

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Spleen-Nourishing Powder,Indicated for deficiency of both the spleen and stomach, chronic accumulation of cold qi, distension and oppression in the chest and abdomen, tenesmus and stabbing pain, phlegm-induced nausea and acid regurgitation (though the patient can still eat), fatigue and weakness, borborygmi and loose stools, emaciation, and various deficiencies following a serious illness.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Nourishing Powder

Chinese Name : 建脾散

Drug Formulation

Magnolia Bark 1 jin, Jujubes 1 jin, Fresh Ginger 1 jin, Pinellia (washed in boiling water; pound the above four ingredients together until uniform, then stir-fry until golden and dry) 4 liang, Licorice 4 liang, Dried Tangerine Peel 2 liang, Atractylodes 2 liang, Cardamom 1 liang, Shenqu 2 liang, Ginseng 2 liang, Agastache Leaves 2 liang, Amomum 2 liang, Galangal 2 liang, Cloves 1 liang.

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Indicated for deficiency of both the spleen and stomach, chronic accumulation of cold qi, distension and oppression in the chest and abdomen, tenesmus and stabbing pain, phlegm-induced nausea and acid regurgitation (though the patient can still eat), fatigue and weakness, borborygmi and loose stools, emaciation, and various deficiencies following a serious illness.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose. Add 1.5 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until the liquid is reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm before meals.

Spleen-Nourishing Powder,*Ji Feng*, Volume 12.,Indicated for deficiency of both the spleen and stomach, chronic accumulation of cold qi, distension and oppression in the chest and abdomen, tenesmus and stabbing pain, phlegm-induced nausea and acid regurgitation (though the patient can still eat), fatigue and weakness, borborygmi and loose stools, emaciation, and various deficiencies following a serious illness.

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