This patent relieves  poor digestion due to deficiency of spleen qi, cold in the center, retention of phlegm-damp, retention of food, and stagnation of stomach qi. Use for poor appetite, loose stools or diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and morning sickness. Traditionally used to build physical stamina in children. Source: Shi Fang Ge Kuo, (Experienced Formulas Written in Rhyme), by Chen Xuo-Yuan, 1801, A.D. Function: Nourish spleen/stomach; strengthen qi, stop pain; eliminate phlegm Application: Use to relieve any symptoms caused by def. qi of spleen or stomach. This is a tonic medicine for the spleen/stomach. Symptoms: Poor digestion with nausea, vomiting, burping, regurgitation, stomach gurgling, borborygmus, distension in the middle warmer, stomachache, chronic diarrhea, a pale face, a pale tongue, and a weaker or slow pulse. Applications also use to relieve : (Note, the patient must have the above-mentioned def. Spleen/stomach symptoms to use this), gastric or duodenal ulcer, acute or chronic gastritis, chronic diarrhea, Crohns disease.