Da Fu Mu Xiang Decoction

Da Fu Mu Xiang Decoction,Cold in the stomach and heat in the intestines, with abdominal distension and loose stools.

Formulas Name : Da Fu Mu Xiang Decoction

Chinese Name : 大腹木香汤

Drug Formulation

Da Fu (chopped) 2 liang, Mu Xiang (chopped) 2 liang, Ban Xia (washed 7 times in boiling water, then roasted) 2 liang, Zhi Ke (pulp removed, stir-fried with wheat bran) 1 liang, Bai Zhu (chopped) 1 liang, Qian Hu (root tip removed) 1 liang, Bai Zhi (chopped) 1 liang,Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed) 1 liang, Aged Tangerine Peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and roasted) 1 liang, Corydalis Rhizome half a liang, Angelica Root (sliced and roasted) half a liang, Licorice Root (roasted and chopped) half a liang, Inula Flower half a liang, Bupleurum Root (stems removed) half a liang, Peony Root half a liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) 3 fen, Ginseng 3 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Cold in the stomach and heat in the intestines, with abdominal distension and loose stools.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes (split open); decoct together until reduced to 6 fen; strain; take while still slightly warm before meals.

Da Fu Mu Xiang Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.,Cold in the stomach and heat in the intestines, with abdominal distension and loose stools.

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