Ginger and Aconite Powder

Ginger and Aconite Powder,Spleen deficiency with stomach cold.

Formulas Name : Ginger and Aconite Powder

Chinese Name : 姜附散

Drug Formulation

Raw Aconite Root 7 qian, Fresh Ginger 1 jin, Black Pepper half liang, Cloves half liang (ground into powder; do not expose to fire).

Source

*Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.

Processing

Take 1 jin of fresh ginger (plump variety), extract its natural juice, and place it together with the aconite root in a sand-fired vessel. Simmer over low heat until the aconite root dissolves into a paste, stirring constantly with a spoon to prevent burning, until the ginger juice has been completely reduced. Remove when about 7 fen remains, transfer to a silver vessel, spread it out evenly on all sides, and place it over a double boiler. Stir frequently and spread it out again.until the mixture is 9 parts dry—that is, when it can be pinched without sticking to the hands—remove it entirely, shape it into small cakes, place them in a sieve, and either sun-dry or bake them dry. Grind into a fine powder, then mix in ground black pepper and ground cloves.

Benefits

Spleen deficiency with stomach cold.

Instructions for Use

Take with rice porridge on an empty stomach.

Ginger and Aconite Powder,*Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.,Spleen deficiency with stomach cold.

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