Anorexia is a common disease of children's long-term gluttony, loss of appetite and even refusal to eat, often accompanied by pallor and emaciation. Its etiology is mainly due to improper feeding, which leads to disharmony between spleen and stomach and abnormal transport and transformation. The lesions are manifested in the spleen and stomach, and the treatment should be based on nourishing the stomach and strengthening the spleen.

The first prescription consists of Fructus Forsythiae, 30g of dried tangerine peel and 20g of Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae.

Usage: Wrap the medicinal gauze, soak it in proper amount of water for a period of time, then put the medicine and water in a pot, fry it, remove the residue, take the soup, pour it into the bathtub, and give the baby a bath while it is hot. Every day 1 time.

Function of regulating spleen and appetizing.

Indications: anorexia caused by dyspepsia in children.

It shows that forsythia suspensa has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, eliminating carbuncle and resolving hard mass; Orange peel can break qi stagnation, benefit the spleen and stomach, and cooperate with Smilax glabra to promote diuresis, so it has a good effect on anorexia in children.

The second prescription consists of Pogostemon cablin10g, Evodia rutaecarpa10g, Dioscorea opposita10g, Plantago Plantaginis10g, Radix Aucklandiae 5g and Flos Caryophylli 5g.

Usage: decoct with medicinal soup and bathe in children's abdomen. 15 minutes each time, twice a day.

Function of invigorating spleen and appetizing.

Indications: anorexia in children.

It shows that Pogostemon cablin is fragrant and has the function of invigorating spleen and appetizing. Compatibility with Radix Aucklandiae, Flos Caryophylli and Fructus Evodiae can enhance fragrance, regulate qi and damp, and plantain can promote dampness, and yam can strengthen the spleen, with better effect.

Formula 3 consists of betel nut 2 parts and galangal 1 part.

Usage: Decoct with water to remove residue. After the liquid medicine is warm, bathe the abdomen of children. Every day 1 time.

Function to increase appetite and eliminate stagnation.

Indications: anorexia in children.

It shows that betel nut has the functions of killing insects, promoting digestion, eliminating stagnation, promoting qi circulation and benefiting water. Modern pharmacological research shows that this product can promote intestinal peristalsis and stimulate appetite. Good compatibility of ginger and incense to dispel dampness, regulate qi and strengthen spleen has a good effect on anorexia in children.