Mu-Chen Decoction Pills

Mu-Chen Decoction Pills,Effective for all conditions involving the invasion of cold pathogenic qi, stabbing pain in the limbs and meridians, as well as retained fluid, abdominal masses, and hard, distended pain in the chest and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Mu-Chen Decoction Pills

Chinese Name : 木沉煎丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Wood Fragrance, 1 liang of Agarwood, 1 liang of Dried Tangerine Peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and dried in an oven), 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (washed and dried in an oven), 1 liang of Areca Nut, half a liang of Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed), half a liang of Black Pepper, and 2.5 liang of Chinese Honeysuckle Flower (pounded into a powder, then simmered with 5 sheng of vinegar over low heat to form a paste).

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with the Wuhua paste, and form into pills the size of a tung seed.

Benefits

Effective for all conditions involving the invasion of cold pathogenic qi, stabbing pain in the limbs and meridians, as well as retained fluid, abdominal masses, and hard, distended pain in the chest and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 7 to 10 pills per dose, washed down with warm wine after meals or before bedtime.

Mu-Chen Decoction Pills,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 4.,Effective for all conditions involving the invasion of cold pathogenic qi, stabbing pain in the limbs and meridians, as well as retained fluid, abdominal masses, and hard, distended pain in the chest and abdomen.

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