Bi Bo Decoction

Bi Bo Decoction,Diaphragmatic Qi. Fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, with complete loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Bi Bo Decoction

Chinese Name : 荜茇饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Piper longum, 1 liang of Agarwood (chopped), 1 liang of Cardamom (peeled), 1 liang of Green Tangerine Peel (white pith removed, roasted), 1 liang of Cloves, 1 liang of Peach Kernels (roasted, peeled and tips removed), 1 liang of Areca Nut (chopped), 1 liang of Ginger (sliced, roasted),2 liang of Terminalia chebula bark, half a liang of licorice (roasted, chopped), and half a liang of Trifoliate orange peel (pulp removed, fried with wheat bran).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 62.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Diaphragmatic Qi. Fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, with complete loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.

Bi Bo Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 62.,Diaphragmatic Qi. Fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, with complete loss of appetite.

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