Cedar Knot Decoction

Cedar Knot Decoction,For dry beriberi, qi stagnation in the large and small intestines, distress in the chest and abdomen, pain in the feet and knees, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Cedar Knot Decoction

Chinese Name : 杉木节汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of cypress wood knots (chopped), 3 fen of fennel seeds (lightly roasted), 3 qian of Ephedra, 1 liang of red Poria, half a liang of Wood Fragrance, 2 liang of areca nut, 2 fen of Akebia (chopped), 1 liang of Perilla stems and leaves, and 3 fen of Poria (black skin removed).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 242).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For dry beriberi, qi stagnation in the large and small intestines, distress in the chest and abdomen, pain in the feet and knees, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1.5 zhan of water, 2 slices of fresh ginger, and 2–7 stems of scallion whites. Decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take warm before meals, regardless of the time of day.

Cedar Knot Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 242).,For dry beriberi, qi stagnation in the large and small intestines, distress in the chest and abdomen, pain in the feet and knees, and loss of appetite.

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