Prescriptions For Drying Dampness and Regulating the Stomach · 3-min read

六和汤

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NameThe Prescription of 六和汤SourceThe book Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju FangIngredientsSha Ren 30 g,Ban Xia 30 g,Xing Ren 30 g,Ren Shen 30 g,Zhi Gan Cao 30 g,Fu Ling 60 g,Huo Xiang 60 g,Bai Bian Dou 60 g,Mu Gua 60 g,Xiang Ru 120 g,Hou Po 120 g.ExplanationHou Po: Promoting the circulation of Qi, resolvin

Name

The Prescription of 六和汤

Source

The book Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang

Ingredients

Sha Ren 30 g,Ban Xia 30 g,Xing Ren 30 g,Ren Shen 30 g,Zhi Gan Cao 30 g,Fu Ling 60 g,Huo Xiang 60 g,Bai Bian Dou 60 g,Mu Gua 60 g,Xiang Ru 120 g,Hou Po 120 g.

Explanation

Hou Po: Promoting the circulation of Qi, resolving dampness, relieving distention and fullness in the abdomen.

Ban Xia: Dispersing accumulation of pathogens, letting the adverse flow of the stomach-Qi go downwards to arrest vomiting.

Zhi Gan Cao: Regulating the stomach and tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.

Sheng Jiang and Da Zao: Regulating the function of the spleen and stomach.

Ren Shen: Tonifying qi.

Xiang Ru: Relieving exterior syndrome and dispelling cold, removing summer-heat and resolving dampness.

Bai Bian Dou: Strengthening the spleen, harmonizing the spleen and stomach, eliminating dampness and relieving summer-heat.

Mu Gua: Dispelling wind-damp, soothing tendons and activating collaterals, resolving dampness for harmonizing the stomach.

Huo Xiang: Dispersing wind-cold and removing dampness.

Xing Ren: Relieving cough and dyspnea, moistening intestines for relaxing bowels.

Sha Ren: Resolving dampness and promoting the flow of qi, warming middle energizer and arresting vomiting, checking diarrhea.

Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis and draining dampness, invigorating the spleen and inducing tranquilization.

The Effect of 六和汤

Indications

Malnutrition.

Administrations

All the drugs are ground into fine powder. 12 g of the powder with 1 date and Sheng Jiang 10 g is decocted in water for oral dose to be taken at any time.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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