Stomach-Opening Decoction

Stomach-Opening Decoction,For diarrhea caused by deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach, or even chronic diarrhea, persistent abdominal pain, and cold dysentery.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Opening Decoction

Chinese Name : 胃关煎

Drug Formulation

3–5 qian or 1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 2 qian of Mountain Yam (roasted), 2 qian of White Pigeon Pea (roasted), 1–2 qian of Roasted Licorice, 1–3 qian of Charred Dried Ginger, 5–7 fen of Evodia (processed), and 1–3 qian of White Atractylodes (roasted).

Source

From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For diarrhea caused by deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach, or even chronic diarrhea, persistent abdominal pain, and cold dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in 2 zhong of water until reduced to 7 fen; take warm after meals.

Stomach-Opening Decoction,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For diarrhea caused by deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach, or even chronic diarrhea, persistent abdominal pain, and cold dysentery.

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