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Cardamom and Artemisia Decoction

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Cardamom and Artemisia Decoction,Cold-dampness in the Foot Taiyin meridian, gray and slippery tongue coating, and stagnation and fullness in the middle jiao.

Formulas Name : Cardamom and Artemisia Decoction

Chinese Name : 草果茵陈汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Amomum fruit, 3 qian of Artemisia capillaris, 3 qian of Poria skin, 2 qian of Magnolia officinalis, 1 qian 5 fen of Citrus reticulata peel, 2 qian of Polyporus, 2 qian of Areca catechu peel, and 1 qian 5 fen of Alisma.

Source

From *Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.

Benefits

Cold-dampness in the Foot Taiyin meridian, gray and slippery tongue coating, and stagnation and fullness in the middle jiao.

Instructions for Use

Boil 5 cups of water until reduced to 2 cups; divide into 2 doses.

Cardamom and Artemisia Decoction,From *Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.,Cold-dampness in the Foot Taiyin meridian, gray and slippery tongue coating, and stagnation and fullness in the middle jiao.

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