Stomach-Stimulating Appetite Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.,Loss of appetite. Cravings for food before it is served, but aversion upon seeing it; when forced to eat, a sensation of fullness and slight distension and oppression in the upper abdomen.
Stomach-Stimulating Appetite Decoction
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Formulas Name : Stomach-Stimulating Appetite Decoction
Chinese Name : 生胃进食汤
Drug Formulation
3 qian of ginseng, 3 qian of white atractylodes, 5 qian of roasted jujube seeds, 8 fen of polygala, 3 qian of Chinese yam, 3 qian of poria, 5 fen of shenqu, 5 fen of galangal, 1 qian of radish seeds, 5 fen of trichosanthes peel, and 1 qian of dried ginger (roasted until black).
Source
*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.
Benefits
Loss of appetite. Cravings for food before it is served, but aversion upon seeing it; when forced to eat, a sensation of fullness and slight distension and oppression in the upper abdomen.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Stomach-Stimulating Appetite Decoction,Loss of appetite. Cravings for food before it is served, but aversion upon seeing it; when forced to eat, a sensation of fullness and slight distension and oppression in the upper abdomen.