Warm-the-Middle Magnolia Decoction，From *The Comprehensive Record of Holy Remedies*, Volume 17.，For chronic wind invading the stomach and intestines, causing abdominal distension and loose stools.
Warm-the-Middle Magnolia Decoction
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Formulas Name : Warm-the-Middle Magnolia Decoction
Chinese Name : 温中厚朴汤
Drug Formulation
Magnolia Bark (coarse outer bark removed, fried with ginger juice) 2 liang, Angelica Root (sliced, roasted) 2 liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) 2 liang, Cinnamon Bark (coarse outer bark removed) 2 liang, Red Poria (black outer skin removed) 2 liang, Atractylodes Rhizome 2 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Platycodon Root (root tip removed, stir-fried) 1 liang, Licorice Root (fried) half a liang.
Source
From *The Comprehensive Record of Holy Remedies*, Volume 17.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For chronic wind invading the stomach and intestines, causing abdominal distension and loose stools.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose; decoct in 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen, then strain. Take warm before meals in the morning and evening.
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Warm-the-Middle Magnolia Decoction,For chronic wind invading the stomach and intestines, causing abdominal distension and loose stools.