Anise and Areca Nut Powder

Anise and Areca Nut Powder,Characterized by a mass-like sensation caused by “Ben Tun” qi surging upward, resulting in fullness and pain in the abdomen and flanks; cold hernias and abdominal masses, with pain in the umbilical region and abdomen, and distension and fullness in both flanks.

Formulas Name : Anise and Areca Nut Powder

Chinese Name : 茴香槟榔散

Drug Formulation

Fennel Seeds (roasted) half liang, Areca Nut (chopped) half liang, Beijing Zingiber (baked, chopped) half liang, Green Tangerine Peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, sliced, and stir-fried with salt) half liang, Frankincense 1 fen.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 71.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Characterized by a mass-like sensation caused by “Ben Tun” qi surging upward, resulting in fullness and pain in the abdomen and flanks; cold hernias and abdominal masses, with pain in the umbilical region and abdomen, and distension and fullness in both flanks.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian bi per dose, mixed with hot water, at any time.

Anise and Areca Nut Powder,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 71.,Characterized by a mass-like sensation caused by “Ben Tun” qi surging upward, resulting in fullness and pain in the abdomen and flanks; cold hernias and abdominal masses, with pain in the umbilical region and abdomen, and distension and fullness in both flanks.

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