Stomach-Nourishing and Spleen-Strengthening Pills

Stomach-Nourishing and Spleen-Strengthening Pills,For spleen and stomach deficiency, aversion to food, nausea, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, indigestion, loose stools, weakness in the limbs, and a loss of appetite. Also for spleen damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption, or symptoms such as vomiting, acid regurgitation, and a bitter, dry mouth and tongue—as well as all other conditions related to the spleen and stomach.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Nourishing and Spleen-Strengthening Pills

Chinese Name : 养胃健脾丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Ginseng, 2 liang of Shenqu (stir-fried until charred), 2 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 liang of Hawthorn fruit (stir-fried until charred), 2 liang of Lotus seed, 2 liang of Poria cocos, 1 liang of Tangerine peel, 1 liang of Licorice (roasted), 1 liang of Pinellia ternata, 1 liang of Barley malt (stir-fried until charred), 1 liang of Trifoliate orange, 1 liang of Guangmu Xiang, 1 liang of Alisma orientale, and 5 qian of Cardamom.

Source

*The Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with water to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

For spleen and stomach deficiency, aversion to food, nausea, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, indigestion, loose stools, weakness in the limbs, and a loss of appetite. Also for spleen damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption, or symptoms such as vomiting, acid regurgitation, and a bitter, dry mouth and tongue—as well as all other conditions related to the spleen and stomach.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with warm water.

Stomach-Nourishing and Spleen-Strengthening Pills,*The Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine*.,For spleen and stomach deficiency, aversion to food, nausea, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, indigestion, loose stools, weakness in the limbs, and a loss of appetite. Also for spleen damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption, or symptoms such as vomiting, acid regurgitation, and a bitter, dry mouth and tongue—as well as all other conditions related to the spleen and stomach.

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