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Stomach-Nourishing Decoction

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Stomach-Nourishing Decoction,For deficiency-heat in the stomach qi, resulting in inability to eat, accompanied by thirst and a strong desire to drink.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 补胃饮

Drug Formulation

4 liang Poria, 3 liang Ginseng, 2 liang Dried Tangerine Peel, 3 liang Fresh Ginger, 1 sheng sliced Leek whites, 5 he fermented soybeans (wrapped in cotton), 2 he glutinous rice.

Source

From *The Secret Record of Longevity*, cited in Volume 8 of *The External Pavilion*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients into pieces.

Benefits

For deficiency-heat in the stomach qi, resulting in inability to eat, accompanied by thirst and a strong desire to drink.

Instructions for Use

Boil 7 sheng of water down to 3 sheng, strain out the residue, and divide the decoction into 6 warm doses to be taken throughout the day; one may eat as desired between doses, and the entire dose should be consumed within one day.

Note

Avoid sour foods.

Stomach-Nourishing Decoction,From *The Secret Record of Longevity*, cited in Volume 8 of *The External Pavilion*.,For deficiency-heat in the stomach qi, resulting in inability to eat, accompanied by thirst and a strong desire to drink.

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