Shenxiao Powder

Shenxiao Powder,For five types of abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Shenxiao Powder

Chinese Name : 神消散

Drug Formulation

4 liang of radish seeds (stir-fried with 16 grains of croton seeds), 1 liang 5 qian of soapberry (roasted, pitted), 5 qian of agarwood, 4 liang of fried trichosanthes peel (simmered in liquor, sliced), 1 liang of rhubarb (fried in wine), and 1 liang of amber.

Source

Formula from *Compilation of Extraordinary Formulas*, Volume 1; name cited in *Collection of Immortal Remedies*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For five types of abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, washed down with hot wine at cockcrow; ginger peel decoction may also be used. Follow with Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan to consolidate the effect.

Shenxiao Powder,Formula from *Compilation of Extraordinary Formulas*, Volume 1; name cited in *Collection of Immortal Remedies*, Volume 1.,For five types of abdominal distension.

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