Qianhu and MuXiang Decoction

Qianhu and MuXiang Decoction,Cold in the stomach and heat in the intestines, feeling hungry again soon after eating, and pain in the lower abdomen.

Formulas Name : Qianhu and MuXiang Decoction

Chinese Name : 前胡木香煮散

Drug Formulation

Qianhu (stems removed, coarsely chopped) 1 liang, Chaihu (stems removed) 1 liang, Mu Xiang 1 liang, Qin Jiao (root base removed) 1 liang, Guan Gui 1 liang, imported anise 1 liang,3 areca nuts (wrapped in flour and calcined until cooked), 1 cardamom pod (husk removed), half a liang of Chuanxiong and licorice (toasted until yellow), half a liang of green tangerine peel (soaked in hot water to remove the white pith, then dried), and half a liang of sweet shepherd’s purse (lightly roasted).

Source

From *Treasures of Family Heritage*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Cold in the stomach and heat in the intestines, feeling hungry again soon after eating, and pain in the lower abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian bi per dose, along with 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct together until reduced to 6 fen, then take while warm.

Qianhu and MuXiang Decoction,From *Treasures of Family Heritage*, Volume 3.,Cold in the stomach and heat in the intestines, feeling hungry again soon after eating, and pain in the lower abdomen.

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