Cold-Dispelling Decoction

Cold-Dispelling Decoction,For spleen cold and weak stomach, with vomiting, nausea, and distending pain in the abdomen and flanks.

Formulas Name : Cold-Dispelling Decoction

Chinese Name : 辟寒汤

Drug Formulation

Anise (Huixiang) 3 liang, Galangal (Gaoliangjiang) 2 liang, Cloves 1 fen, Licorice 2 liang (chopped), White Salt 3 liang (stir-fried with licorice), Black Pepper 5 qian.

Source

From *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*, cited in Volume 23 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For spleen cold and weak stomach, with vomiting, nausea, and distending pain in the abdomen and flanks.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, dissolved in boiling water. Take at any time.

Cold-Dispelling Decoction,From *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*, cited in Volume 23 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.,For spleen cold and weak stomach, with vomiting, nausea, and distending pain in the abdomen and flanks.

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