Wood Fragrance and Areca Nut Powder

Wood Fragrance and Areca Nut Powder,Stagnant qi that fails to disperse leads to the formation of a hidden “Bentun” (a type of abdominal distension). When it manifests, it surges upward toward the heart and chest, causing shortness of breath, retching, bone weakness, and low vital energy.

Formulas Name : Wood Fragrance and Areca Nut Powder

Chinese Name : 木香槟榔散

Drug Formulation

Half liang of Wood Fragrance, half liang of Areca Nut (roasted and coarsely chopped), Agarwood (coarsely chopped), half liang of Magnetite (calcined and quenched in vinegar),half liang of Haritaki (pitted), half liang of Fennel Seeds (roasted), half liang of Chuanxiong, half liang of White Angelica (roasted), half liang of Oyster Shell (calcined), 3 fen of Cinnamon (coarse bark removed), and 3 fen of Aged Tangerine Peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and dried).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 71.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Stagnant qi that fails to disperse leads to the formation of a hidden “Bentun” (a type of abdominal distension). When it manifests, it surges upward toward the heart and chest, causing shortness of breath, retching, bone weakness, and low vital energy.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian bi per dose, mixed with stir-fried ginger and salted water.

Wood Fragrance and Areca Nut Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 71.,Stagnant qi that fails to disperse leads to the formation of a hidden “Bentun” (a type of abdominal distension). When it manifests, it surges upward toward the heart and chest, causing shortness of breath, retching, bone weakness, and low vital energy.

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