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Xiang Sha Li Zhong Decoction,Indigestion. For those whose spleen has been damaged by raw or cold foods, presenting with a deep, slow, and weak pulse.

Formulas Name : Xiang Sha Li Zhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 香砂理中汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, processed ginger, licorice, amomum, cyperus, and patchouli.

Source

*Medical Lamp of Transmission*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Indigestion. For those whose spleen has been damaged by raw or cold foods, presenting with a deep, slow, and weak pulse.

Xiang Sha Li Zhong Decoction，*Medical Lamp of Transmission*, Volume 1.，Indigestion. For those whose spleen has been damaged by raw or cold foods, presenting with a deep, slow, and weak pulse.

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