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Anise and Tangerine Peel Wine

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Anise and Tangerine Peel Wine,For cold stagnation of blood and qi causing lower abdominal pain; for women and young maidens with unbearable lower abdominal pain due to internal and external exposure to cold; also treats pain in the chest and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Anise and Tangerine Peel Wine

Chinese Name : 茴香橘皮酒

Drug Formulation

1 liang of star anise, 2 liang of red tangerine peel, and half a liang of white cardamom.

Source

From *Secret Formulas*, cited in Volume 83 of *Yi Tong*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For cold stagnation of blood and qi causing lower abdominal pain; for women and young maidens with unbearable lower abdominal pain due to internal and external exposure to cold; also treats pain in the chest and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose with 1 zhan of wine; boil for several tens of times, strain out the residue, and drink.

Anise and Tangerine Peel Wine,From *Secret Formulas*, cited in Volume 83 of *Yi Tong*.,For cold stagnation of blood and qi causing lower abdominal pain; for women and young maidens with unbearable lower abdominal pain due to internal and external exposure to cold; also treats pain in the chest and abdomen.

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