益胃湯
益胃湯 is also named 益胃汤, The Prescription of Yi Wei Tang
Source
The book Wen Bing Tiao Bian
Ingredients
- Bei Sha Shen 9 g,
- Mai Dong 15 g,
- Bing Tang 3 g,
- Sheng Di 15 g,
- Yu Zhu 4.5 g.
Explanation
Sheng Di and Mai Dong: Tonifying yin and clearing heat, promoting the secretion of saliva or body fluid, moistening dryness.
Yu Zhu and Bei Sha Shen: Tonifying yin and promoting the secretion of saliva or body fluid, aiding Mai Dong and Sheng Di in Reinforcing the stomach and promoting the secretion of saliva or body fluid.
Bing Tang: Tonifying the lung and stomach, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.
Effect
Reinforce the stomach and promote the secretion of saliva or body fluid, moisten the lung and relieve cough.
Indications
Diabetes, chronic gastritis, infantile anorexia.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.