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Spleen-Strengthening Decoction

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Spleen-Strengthening Decoction,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, diarrhea due to organ dysfunction, cold stagnation in the chest and diaphragm, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Strengthening Decoction

Chinese Name : 壮脾汤

Drug Formulation

Aconite root 1 liang (roasted, with skin and pith removed), Atractylodes macrocephala 0.5 liang (roasted), Ginseng 2.5 qian, Dried ginger 0.5 liang, Amomum villosum 2 qian, Nutmeg (wrapped in flour and slow-roasted) 2 qian, Cloves 2 qian, Magnolia officinalis (marinated in ginger juice overnight, then roasted) 0.5 liang.

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Weakness of the spleen and stomach, diarrhea due to organ dysfunction, cold stagnation in the chest and diaphragm, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take before meals.

Spleen-Strengthening Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, diarrhea due to organ dysfunction, cold stagnation in the chest and diaphragm, and loss of appetite.

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