Ten-Ingredient Powder with Galangal

Ten-Ingredient Powder with Galangal,For cold and heat imbalances in the stomach and intestines, deep-seated chronic conditions, and various forms of dysentery that temporarily subside but recur.

Formulas Name : Ten-Ingredient Powder with Galangal

Chinese Name : 高良姜十味散

Drug Formulation

Gaoliangjiang 5 liang, Xixin 5 liang, Huangqi 5 liang, Baizhu 5 liang, Kushen 5 liang, Cloves 2 liang, Ginseng 4 liang, Dried Ginger 4 liang, Cardamom Seeds 3 liang, Red Ocher 6 liang.

Source

From *Xu Renze’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 25 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For cold and heat imbalances in the stomach and intestines, deep-seated chronic conditions, and various forms of dysentery that temporarily subside but recur.

Instructions for Use

First, take a decoction of six ingredients, including Aconite, to promote bowel movements. Then, begin with one fangcun bi of the formula, washed down with liquid; gradually increase the dose to 2–3 bi, taken twice daily.

Ten-Ingredient Powder with Galangal,From *Xu Renze’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 25 of *Wai Tai*.,For cold and heat imbalances in the stomach and intestines, deep-seated chronic conditions, and various forms of dysentery that temporarily subside but recur.

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