formula | Spleen-Warming Powder Wen Pi San |
source | Luxin Jing Volume One |
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bubble_chart Composition Aconite 15 gm, Dried Ginger 15 gm, Licorice (prepared, filed) 15 gm, Atractylodes 30 gm.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Grind the above ingredients into powder, take with rice water before meals, 1.5 gm each time.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Warm the spleen and stop diarrhea.
bubble_chart Indications
Infantile deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, persistent watery diarrhea, inability to digest breast milk, frequent vomiting after feeding.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
This formula is derived from the Cold-Extremities Decoction with the addition of White Atractylodes Rhizome. In the formula, White Atractylodes Rhizome is used in large doses to strengthen the spleen and transport dampness; Aconite Lateral Root and Dried Ginger warm yang and expel cold; Liquorice Root harmonizes the various herbs. Together, they achieve the effects of warming yang, strengthening the spleen, draining dampness, and checking diarrhea.
bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications
Avoid consuming fresh fish and toxic substances while taking medication.