Stomach-Harmonizing and Spleen-Regulating Ointment,From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension, and qi reversal causing discomfort.
Stomach-Harmonizing and Spleen-Regulating Ointment
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Formulas Name : Stomach-Harmonizing and Spleen-Regulating Ointment
Chinese Name : 调中畅脾膏
Drug Formulation
3 qian of Forsythia, 5 qian of Honeysuckle, 6 qian of Poria, 5 qian of Atractylodes, 4 qian of Guangpi, 4 qian of Magnolia Bark, 6 qian of Hawthorn,6 qian of chicken gizzard membrane, 2 qian of Wood Fragrance, 4 qian of processed Pinellia, 3 qian of areca nut, 5 qian of Shenqu, 5 qian of barley malt, 3 qian of black cardamom, 2 qian of white cardamom, 2 qian of Trichosanthes fruit, 3 qian of licorice, 3 qian of sweet chrysanthemum, 5 qian of green tangerine peel, and 4 qian of radish seeds.
Source
From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.
Benefits
Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension, and qi reversal causing discomfort.
Instructions for Use
Use 3 jin of sesame oil to deep-fry the herbs until charred; strain out the residue, add 2 jin of orpiment, and simmer until a thick paste forms, adjusting the heat as needed.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026
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Stomach-Harmonizing and Spleen-Regulating Ointment,Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension, and qi reversal causing discomfort.