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Stomach-Soothing and Spleen-Harmonizing Powder

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Stomach-Soothing and Spleen-Harmonizing Powder,For children with disharmony of the spleen and stomach, epigastric distension and fullness, bloating in the chest and abdomen, complete loss of appetite, vomiting of phlegm and choking, regurgitation of acid, a sallow and emaciated complexion, wasting of muscles, stabbing pain in the abdomen and flanks, persistent diarrhea, irregular bowel movements, lack of energy and a tendency to lie down, weakness of the spleen and stomach, and failure to digest food.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Soothing and Spleen-Harmonizing Powder

Chinese Name : 安胃和脾散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of purified Atractylodes lancea (prepare by slicing 2 liang of fresh ginger, pounding them together until pulverized, then stir-frying until golden yellow); Magnolia officinalis (remove coarse bark; prepare as above); 24 small jujubes (pitted and dried); Atractylodes macrocephala (root, without the rhizome) half liang;half liang of white Poria (peeled), half liang of Guang Atractylodes (roasted and coarsely chopped), half liang of green tangerine peel (white pith removed), half liang of Wood Fragrance, half liang of Agastache leaves, half liang of Alisma, half liang of Amomum, half liang of areca nut, half liang of licorice (roasted and coarsely chopped), and 1 liang of aged tangerine peel (white pith removed) (one formula omits Wood Fragrance).

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 393.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with disharmony of the spleen and stomach, epigastric distension and fullness, bloating in the chest and abdomen, complete loss of appetite, vomiting of phlegm and choking, regurgitation of acid, a sallow and emaciated complexion, wasting of muscles, stabbing pain in the abdomen and flanks, persistent diarrhea, irregular bowel movements, lack of energy and a tendency to lie down, weakness of the spleen and stomach, and failure to digest food.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 qian per dose, mixed with decocted ginger broth, twice daily.

Note

Avoid all raw, hard, and cold foods.

Stomach-Soothing and Spleen-Harmonizing Powder,*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 393.,For children with disharmony of the spleen and stomach, epigastric distension and fullness, bloating in the chest and abdomen, complete loss of appetite, vomiting of phlegm and choking, regurgitation of acid, a sallow and emaciated complexion, wasting of muscles, stabbing pain in the abdomen and flanks, persistent diarrhea, irregular bowel movements, lack of energy and a tendency to lie down, weakness of the spleen and stomach, and failure to digest food.

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