Cangfu Decoction

Cangfu Decoction,For various types of hernia pain.

Formulas Name : Cangfu Decoction

Chinese Name : 苍附汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea 1 qian, Cyperus rotundus (both stir-fried in salt water) 1 qian, Phellodendron amurense 1 qian (stir-fried in wine) 1 qian, Citrus aurantium (green peel) 7 fen, Corydalis yanhusuo 7 fen, Amomum villosum 7 fen, Prunus persica seeds (ground) 7 fen, Aniseed (stir-fried) 3 fen, Aconite root (stir-fried in salt water) 3 fen, Licorice 3 fen (or add Polygonum multiflorum and Trigonella foenum-graecum).

Source

From *Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For various types of hernia pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Alternatively, grind into a powder and take with hot water.

Cangfu Decoction,From *Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 3.,For various types of hernia pain.

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