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Areca-Wax Powder,For abdominal distension due to food stagnation.

Formulas Name : Areca-Wax Powder

Chinese Name : 槟蜡散

Drug Formulation

Areca nut (sun-dried, ground into powder) 2 qian, beeswax (crushed) 2 qian, barley flour 2 qian 8 fen.

Source

From *Selected Precious and Secret Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For abdominal distension due to food stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Mix with brown sugar and consume. Not effective for cases with a protruding navel and soft abdomen.

Areca-Wax Powder，From *Selected Precious and Secret Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold*.，For abdominal distension due to food stagnation.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026

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