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Tiao Yuan San,For children with “bianzheng” syndrome, spleen deficiency preventing breastfeeding, frequent regurgitation of milk and excessive crying, with signs of impending “slow convulsions.”

Formulas Name : Tiao Yuan San

Chinese Name : 调元散

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Lu ginseng, 1 qian of stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 fen of tangerine peel, 3 fen of cardamom seeds (ground), 3 fen of patchouli, 1 qian of stir-fried mung beans, 5 fen of processed Pinellia, 4 fen of fried licorice, 1 qian of dragon’s liver.

Source

From *Collected Insights from Reflection*.

Benefits

For children with “bianzheng” syndrome, spleen deficiency preventing breastfeeding, frequent regurgitation of milk and excessive crying, with signs of impending “slow convulsions.”

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Tiao Yuan San,From *Collected Insights from Reflection*.,For children with “bianzheng” syndrome, spleen deficiency preventing breastfeeding, frequent regurgitation of milk and excessive crying, with signs of impending “slow convulsions.”

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