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Stomach-Soothing and Nourishing Decoction

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Stomach-Soothing and Nourishing Decoction,For distension and fullness in the chest and diaphragm, with reduced appetite.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Soothing and Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 宽中养胃汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes (roasted) 4 fen, Cyperus 7 fen, Fructus Aurantii (roasted with bran) 5 fen, Magnolia Bark (roasted with ginger) 5 fen, Agastache 5 fen, Hawthorn 3 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Amomum 3 fen (finely ground), Shenqu (roasted) 4 fen, Areca Nut 3 fen, Barley Malt (roasted) 4 fen,Zhishi (fried with wheat bran) 4 fen, Banxia 5 fen, Poria 5 fen, Qingpi (seedless) 3 fen, Licorice (roasted) 3 fen.

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For distension and fullness in the chest and diaphragm, with reduced appetite.

Instructions for Use

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

Stomach-Soothing and Nourishing Decoction,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 3.,For distension and fullness in the chest and diaphragm, with reduced appetite.

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