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Stomach-Nourishing Decoction,Fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 养胃汤

Drug Formulation

Xiangfu 7 fen, Sha Ren 7 fen, Mu Xiang 7 fen, Zhi Shi (fried with wheat bran) 7 fen, Bai Zhu (stem removed) 1 qian,Poria (peeled) 1 qian, Pinellia (fried with ginger juice) 1 qian, Tangerine Peel 1 qian, White Cardamom (shelled) 7 fen, Agastache 7 fen, Magnolia Bark (fried with ginger juice) 7 fen, Licorice (roasted) 2 fen.

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

Fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube; decoct in water and take after meals.

Stomach-Nourishing Decoction,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 3.,Fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen.

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