Atractylodes macrocephala (preferably winter Atractylodes, sweet in taste, stir-fried) 15-60 gm, dried ginger (stir-fried), cinnamon 3-6 gm, tangerine peel (use as appropriate, or omit).

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Decoct with 300 ml of water until reduced to 210 ml, then take warm.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Strengthening the spleen.

bubble_chart Indications

If food intake occasionally causes harm, leading to vomiting or diarrhea, chest and diaphragm stuffiness, hypochondriac region pain, or excessive use of harsh medications that injure the visceral qi, resulting in the same symptoms as before but with weak pulse, timid breath, and weary spirit, it is also used for cold-dampness diarrhea and vomiting.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

For treating deficiency-cold diarrhea and vomiting, Ginseng and Prepared Liquorice Root can be added as needed; for treating middle deficiency with cold invasion, Ephedra and Bupleurum can also be added as needed.