Benzoin Decoction Pills

Benzoin Decoction Pills,For qi stagnation in the diaphragm, throat obstruction, restlessness and vomiting, fullness and distension in the chest and heart region, distension of the abdomen and flanks, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Benzoin Decoction Pills

Chinese Name : 安息香煎丸

Drug Formulation

Benzoin (ground separately) half liang, Frankincense 1 liang, Agarwood 1 liang, Terminalia chebula bark (roasted) 2 liang,Cinnamon (with coarse bark removed) 1 liang and a half, Poria cocos (with black skin removed) 1 liang and a half, Nutmeg kernels 1 liang and a half, Amomum villosum 1 liang and a half, Peony root 1 liang and a half, Piper longum 1 liang and a half, Fennel seeds (lightly roasted) 1 liang and a half, Amomum villosum (peeled and roasted) 1 liang and a half, Schisandra berries (lightly roasted) 1 liang and a half,White cardamom seeds 1.5 liang, Ligusticum root 1.5 liang, Angelica root (sliced, roasted) 1.5 liang, Clove bark (chopped) 1.5 liang, Curcuma zedoaria (roasted, chopped) 1.5 liang, Curcuma zedoaria (roasted, chopped) 1.5 liang, Cyperus root (hairs removed) 1.5 liang,Areca nut (chopped) 1.5 liang, realgar (ground separately) half a liang, asafoetida 1 fen (finely ground, mixed with a small amount of wheat flour to form a cake, then roasted until fragrant and cooked).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 62.

Processing

Except for the ingredient to be ground separately, grind the rest into a fine powder, then mix them together thoroughly. Use 30 liang of honey, refined until smooth, to form pills the size of a chicken’s head.

Benefits

For qi stagnation in the diaphragm, throat obstruction, restlessness and vomiting, fullness and distension in the chest and heart region, distension of the abdomen and flanks, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time, chew it thoroughly, and swallow it with warm wine or ginger and salt broth; take as needed.

Benzoin Decoction Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 62.,For qi stagnation in the diaphragm, throat obstruction, restlessness and vomiting, fullness and distension in the chest and heart region, distension of the abdomen and flanks, and loss of appetite.

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