Zhi-Yi Decoction，From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.，Weakness of the spleen and stomach, fullness and distension in the epigastrium, lethargy in the limbs, obstruction of the nine orifices, pain in the lower back and waist, discomfort and confusion after eating, drowsiness and a desire to lie down,anxiety and melancholy, epigastric fullness and oppression, loss of appetite, failure of nutrients to nourish the skin and muscles, sallow complexion, dry and irregular bowel movements, intermittent swelling of the face and limbs, heaviness of the body, craving for food and sour tastes, vomiting of phlegm and fluid, and inability to digest food.
Zhi-Yi Decoction
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Formulas Name : Zhi-Yi Decoction
Chinese Name : 智意汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of nutmeg, 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of Amomum villosum, 1 liang of Pinellia ternata, 1 liang of Aconite root, 1 liang of Cinnamon bark, 1 liang of Dried ginger,Huoxiang half liang, Licorice half liang, Fennel half liang, Ginseng half liang, Wood Fragrance half liang, Clove half liang, Barley malt half liang, Pogostemon half liang, Angelica half liang, Fermented rice half liang, Green tangerine peel, Dried tangerine peel, Piper longum, Asarum, and Galangal half liang each.
Source
From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
Weakness of the spleen and stomach, fullness and distension in the epigastrium, lethargy in the limbs, obstruction of the nine orifices, pain in the lower back and waist, discomfort and confusion after eating, drowsiness and a desire to lie down,anxiety and melancholy, epigastric fullness and oppression, loss of appetite, failure of nutrients to nourish the skin and muscles, sallow complexion, dry and irregular bowel movements, intermittent swelling of the face and limbs, heaviness of the body, craving for food and sour tastes, vomiting of phlegm and fluid, and inability to digest food.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose. Add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube (split open). Decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain out the residue, and take warm on an empty stomach.
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Zhi-Yi Decoction,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, fullness and distension in the epigastrium, lethargy in the limbs, obstruction of the nine orifices, pain in the lower back and waist, discomfort and confusion after eating, drowsiness and a desire to lie down,anxiety and melancholy, epigastric fullness and oppression, loss of appetite, failure of nutrients to nourish the skin and muscles, sallow complexion, dry and irregular bowel movements, intermittent swelling of the face and limbs, heaviness of the body, craving for food and sour tastes, vomiting of phlegm and fluid, and inability to digest food.