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Black Date and Pepper Powder,Pain in the epigastrium and stomach region.

Formulas Name : Black Date and Pepper Powder

Chinese Name : 黑枣胡椒散

Drug Formulation

Large black jujubes (pitted; insert 7 grains of black pepper into the center of each; wrap the jujubes securely and roast them over charcoal until charred black, retaining their properties).

Source

Formula from *Zongfutang Fang* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Yixue Congzhong Lu* (Vol. 3).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Pain in the epigastrium and stomach region.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–4 fen per dose, washed down with aged wine; 3–4 doses will surely cure the condition. Adding a small amount of Wood Fragrance, Trifoliate Orange Peel, Safflower, Chinese Angelica, and Five-Spirit Fat enhances the efficacy.

Black Date and Pepper Powder，Formula from *Zongfutang Fang* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Yixue Congzhong Lu* (Vol. 3).，Pain in the epigastrium and stomach region.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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