This invention belongs to the field of
traditional Chinese medicine, specifically relating to a compound Chinese
medicine formula for strengthening the
spleen and
stomach and its application in treating
anorexia. The compound Chinese
medicine formula of this invention consists of six medicinal and edible herbs. Fried chicken
gizzard is the principal
herb, invigorating the
spleen, eliminating food stagnation, and promoting
appetite, directly addressing the core issue of
poor appetite. Hawthorn is the assistant
herb, enhancing the digestive and food-eliminating effects, especially against greasy meat, while also regulating qi to relieve
bloating.
Codonopsis and raw yam are both
adjuvant herbs, vigorously promoting
digestion while also nourishing qi and yin, protecting the
spleen and
stomach qi, and preventing the digestive herbs from depleting qi. Poria is also an
adjuvant herb, strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness, working in conjunction with the digestive herbs to resolve stagnation and dampness from below. Pig
stomach is the guiding herb, enhancing the targeted effects of harmonizing the stomach, promoting
digestion, and eliminating stagnation. This compound Chinese
medicine formula not only treats and improves the condition of children with
anorexia but also significantly increases serum
zinc and
iron levels in animal models.