Cardamom Sword-Drawing Decoction

Cardamom Sword-Drawing Decoction,Weakness of spleen and stomach qi, resulting in vomiting immediately after eating.

Formulas Name : Cardamom Sword-Drawing Decoction

Chinese Name : 豆蔻拔刀

Drug Formulation

2 cardamom seeds (roasted), half a liang of Gaoliang ginger (finely chopped), 2 he of fresh ginger juice, 4 liang of lamb (stir-fried with fat), and 4 liang of flour.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 189.

Benefits

Weakness of spleen and stomach qi, resulting in vomiting immediately after eating.

Instructions for Use

Boil the cardamom and Galanga in 1 sheng of water until reduced to 2 he; strain out the residue. Mix the strained liquid with the ginger juice and flour to form a dough. Cook until done, then mix with the mutton fat. Consume on an empty stomach.

Cardamom Sword-Drawing Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 189.,Weakness of spleen and stomach qi, resulting in vomiting immediately after eating.

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