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Spleen-Opening Decoction,Indigestion, jaundice, and profuse diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Opening Decoction

Chinese Name : 开脾汤

Drug Formulation

Xiao Chaihu 8 fen, Atractylodes (roasted) 7 fen, Artemisia capillaris 5 fen, Cyperus (roasted) 1 qian, Trifoliate Orange (roasted) 1 qian, Agastache leaf 5 fen, Alisma 5 fen, Poria 4 fen, Amomum (roasted) 4 fen, White Pigeon Pea (roasted) 7 fen.

Source

From *The Book of Sincerity*, Volume 11.

Benefits

Indigestion, jaundice, and profuse diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Spleen-Opening Decoction,From *The Book of Sincerity*, Volume 11.,Indigestion, jaundice, and profuse diarrhea.

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