Prescriptions for Strengthening the spleen and Promoting Digestion
Ge Hua Jie Jiu Tang (葛花解酒汤)
Name
The Prescription of 葛花解酒汤
Source
The book Pu Ji Fang
Ingredients
Ge Hua 15 g,Bai Dou Kou 15 g,Sha Ren 15 g,Mu Xiang 15 g,Shen Qu 15 g,Ge Gen 6 g,Chen Pi 6 g,Bai Zhu 6 g,Qing Pi 6 g,Fu Ling 6 g,Ze Xie 6 g,Zhu Ling 4.5 g,Ren Shen 4.5 g,Gan Cao 9 g.Explanation
Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling and Gan Cao: Invigorating Qi and strengthening the spleen.
Ze Xie,Zhu Ling, Fu Ling and Bai Zhu: Strengthening the spleen and promoting diuresis.
Shen Qu: Promoting digestion to remove stagnated food.
Mu Xiang, Sha Ren and Chen Pi: Regulating the activity of Qi to promote the function of the stomach.
Ge Gen: Removing pathogenic heat from the exterior, ascending the Qi of the spleen and stomach.
Ge Hua: Relieving alcoholism and refreshing the mind.
Bai Dou Kou: Resolving dampness and promoting the flow of qi, warming the spleen and stomach and arrest vomiting.
Qing Pi: Promoting the flow of qi and soothing the liver, breaking qi and resolving stagnation.
The Effect of 葛花解酒汤
Effect
Relieve alcoholism.
Indications
Hangover.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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