A Decoction of Aconite Root

A Decoction of Aconite Root,For unrelenting retching and vomiting.

Formulas Name : A Decoction of Aconite Root

Chinese Name : 附子煮散

Drug Formulation

1 piece of Aconite (weighing 1 liang), 3–7 pieces of Terminalia chebula.

Source

*Compendium of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 47.

Processing

Stir-fry with oyster shell powder until the Aconite root cracks; remove the skin, navel, and tip; remove the seeds from the Chela; grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

For unrelenting retching and vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, mix with the residue, and take while warm.

A Decoction of Aconite Root,*Compendium of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 47.,For unrelenting retching and vomiting.

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