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Stomach-Soothing Decoction,For all types of cold qi, distension and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, weakness of the spleen and stomach, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Soothing Decoction

Chinese Name : 挝胃汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Galangal (soak in water until soft, slice, stir-fry in sesame oil until deep yellow, then remove); 3 liang of Licorice (must be chopped first; weigh 3 liang of salt; stir-fry the licorice and salt together until yellow); Fennel (stir-fried).

Source

From *The Treasure of Family Health*, cited in Volume 184 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For all types of cold qi, distension and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, weakness of the spleen and stomach, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with boiling water.

Stomach-Soothing Decoction,From *The Treasure of Family Health*, cited in Volume 184 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.,For all types of cold qi, distension and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, weakness of the spleen and stomach, and loss of appetite.

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