Fang name | Seven-Ingredient White Atractylodes Powder |
source | Xiao'er Yaozheng Zhijue |
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[Preparation method and dosage]
For coarse powder, take 2 qián (6 gm) per serving, or decocted in water for administration.
[Efficacy]
tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi, harmonizing the stomach, promoting fluid production, and stopping diarrhea.
[Indications]
Spleen-stomach weakness, body fluid deficiency and internal heat, vomiting diarrhea, muscle heat and polydipsia.
[Prescription]
This recipe is Four Gentlemen Decoction with added flavor. The four gentlemen in the prescription replenish the qi of the spleen and stomach; Patchouli is pungent and warm, aromatic herbs resolving dampness, dispelling dampness and harmonizing to stop vomiting; Aucklandia Root is hard and warm, moving qi and relieves pain; Pueraria Ganxinping encourages stomach qi to ascend and stop diarrhea.
[Modern application]
Vomiting, diarrhea, infantile diarrhea, chronic gastritis.
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