Cardamom Seed Decoction

Cardamom Seed Decoction,For vomiting and inability to retain food, with qi rising in the abdomen.

Formulas Name : Cardamom Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 豆蔻子汤

Drug Formulation

7 cardamom seeds (crushed), 5 liang of fresh ginger, 1 liang of ginseng, and 1 liang of licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Guangji Fang*, cited in Volume 6 of *Wai Tai*.

Benefits

For vomiting and inability to retain food, with qi rising in the abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Boil in 4 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng and 5 he; strain out the residue and take in two divided doses while warm.

Note

Avoid seaweed and Chinese cabbage.

Cardamom Seed Decoction,From *Guangji Fang*, cited in Volume 6 of *Wai Tai*.,For vomiting and inability to retain food, with qi rising in the abdomen.

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