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Xiaoshi San,Abdominal pain in children due to indigestion.

Formulas Name : Xiaoshi San

Chinese Name : 消食散

Drug Formulation

Hawthorn, Shenqu, Amomum, Barley Malt, Atractylodes macrocephala, Dried Tangerine Peel, Green Tangerine Peel, Licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases*, citing *Complete Book of Saving the World*.

Benefits

Abdominal pain in children due to indigestion.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.

Xiaoshi San,From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases*, citing *Complete Book of Saving the World*.,Abdominal pain in children due to indigestion.

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