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Sweet and Mild Decoction

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Sweet and Mild Decoction,In cases of acute, urgent diarrhea that cannot be delayed even for a moment, this indicates spleen qi deficiency with downward sinking.

Formulas Name : Sweet and Mild Decoction

Chinese Name : 甘缓汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Ginseng (if scarce, substitute with 4 qian of fried Chinese yam), 1.5 qian of White Atractylodes, 1.5 qian of Poria, 1.5 qian of Licorice (roasted), 0.5 fen of Cimicifuga, 0.7 fen of Tangerine Peel, 2 qian of Coix Seed (fried), 2 qian of Euryale Seed (fried), 1 qian of Wood Apple, 1 qian of White Cardamom (fried and ground), and 4 red dates.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 10.

Benefits

In cases of acute, urgent diarrhea that cannot be delayed even for a moment, this indicates spleen qi deficiency with downward sinking.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Sweet and Mild Decoction,*Huiyue*, Volume 10.,In cases of acute, urgent diarrhea that cannot be delayed even for a moment, this indicates spleen qi deficiency with downward sinking.

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