Stomach-Harmonizing Decoction

Stomach-Harmonizing Decoction,Effective for cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, as well as various diseases caused by seasonal epidemics and miasma; it is particularly suitable for consumption after drinking alcohol or eating.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Harmonizing Decoction

Chinese Name : 平胃煮散

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Atractylodes lancea (wash thoroughly, chop into thin slices; first soak in rice washing water overnight, strain; then soak in clean water overnight, strain; dry in an oven or in the sun), 2 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala,Citrus peel (white pith removed) 2 liang, jujubes 4 liang (finely chopped), Magnolia bark (coarse outer bark removed) 4 liang (first soaked in natural ginger juice overnight, then roasted over a fire until fragrant and finely chopped), fresh ginger 4 liang (sliced), licorice 2 liang (chopped into pieces about half a cun long).

Source

From *The Universal Remedies* (Volume 22), citing *The Family Treasure of Health*.

Processing

Prepare the above herbs according to the specified quantities. Place the herbs in a porcelain pot, cauldron, or jar, cover with water to a depth of about 2–3 cun, and simmer over a moderate heat—neither too high nor too low—until the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat, dry thoroughly, and grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

Effective for cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, as well as various diseases caused by seasonal epidemics and miasma; it is particularly suitable for consumption after drinking alcohol or eating.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose. Add 1 zhan of water, 2 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct together until reduced to 8 fen, then consume. It may also be decocted in plain water or mixed with boiling water; it is best taken once daily in the morning on an empty stomach.

Stomach-Harmonizing Decoction,From *The Universal Remedies* (Volume 22), citing *The Family Treasure of Health*.,Effective for cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, as well as various diseases caused by seasonal epidemics and miasma; it is particularly suitable for consumption after drinking alcohol or eating.

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