Translation

Magnolia Bark Decoction for Warming the Middle

Formula Type

Promote the Movement of Qi

Actions

Promotes the Movement of Qi, Eliminates Fullness, Dries Dampness & Warms the Middle Burner

Source

Clarifying Doubts about Damage from Internal and External Causes (1247)

Ingredients

1. Jiang Hou Po9-15g
2. Cao Dou Kou6-9g
3. Chen Pi9-15g
4. Mu Xiang6-9g
5. Gan Jiang1.5-6g
6. Fu Ling9-12g
7. Zhi Gan Cao3-9g

Indication

Epigastric and abdominal distention and fullness, loss of appetite, fatigue in the extremities, loose diarrhea, and a white, slippery tongue coating; there may also be abdominal pain and vomiting of clear fluid.

Contraindication

1. Because this formula contains bitter, acrid and warming medicinals, it is contraindicated in patients who present with abdominal distention or pain together wih qi deficiency or insufficiency of Stomach yin.