Stalactite Spleen-Strengthening Powder，From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.，All cases of cold-induced disorders, chronic spleen-stomach deficiency, fullness and obstruction in the chest and diaphragm, qi stagnation in the epigastrium, abdominal distension with hollow rumbling sounds, shortness of breath and rapid breathing, circling pain in the chest and abdomen, undigested food from previous meals, retained fluid and stagnant accumulation, phlegm-induced vomiting, inability to belch, loss of appetite, sallow complexion and emaciation, and weakness and lethargy in the limbs. Diaphragmatic qi obstruction causing dysphagia, and cholera with vomiting and diarrhea.
Stalactite Spleen-Strengthening Powder
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Formulas Name : Stalactite Spleen-Strengthening Powder
Chinese Name : 钟乳健脾散
Drug Formulation
2 liang of refined stalactite powder, 2 liang of ginseng (root tip removed), 1 liang of cardamom (coated in flour and steamed), 1 liang of chebulic myrobalan (steamed, pitted), 1 liang of Galangal (roasted), 1 liang of Magnolia bark (coarse outer bark removed, processed with ginger, roasted),1 liang of white Poria (peeled), 1 liang of licorice (roasted), 1 liang of tangerine peel (white pith removed), 1 liang of Shenqu (roasted), 1 liang of cardamom seeds, 1 liang of roasted wheat bran, and 1.5 liang of dried ginger (roasted and washed).
Source
From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
All cases of cold-induced disorders, chronic spleen-stomach deficiency, fullness and obstruction in the chest and diaphragm, qi stagnation in the epigastrium, abdominal distension with hollow rumbling sounds, shortness of breath and rapid breathing, circling pain in the chest and abdomen, undigested food from previous meals, retained fluid and stagnant accumulation, phlegm-induced vomiting, inability to belch, loss of appetite, sallow complexion and emaciation, and weakness and lethargy in the limbs. Diaphragmatic qi obstruction causing dysphagia, and cholera with vomiting and diarrhea.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 qian per dose. Boil 1 zhan of water with 3 slices of ginger, 1 jujube, and a pinch of salt until the liquid is reduced to 7 fen. Drink the entire decoction at once, regardless of the time of day.
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Stalactite Spleen-Strengthening Powder,All cases of cold-induced disorders, chronic spleen-stomach deficiency, fullness and obstruction in the chest and diaphragm, qi stagnation in the epigastrium, abdominal distension with hollow rumbling sounds, shortness of breath and rapid breathing, circling pain in the chest and abdomen, undigested food from previous meals, retained fluid and stagnant accumulation, phlegm-induced vomiting, inability to belch, loss of appetite, sallow complexion and emaciation, and weakness and lethargy in the limbs. Diaphragmatic qi obstruction causing dysphagia, and cholera with vomiting and diarrhea.