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Cardamom Decoction

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Cardamom Decoction,Vomiting, nausea, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Cardamom Decoction

Chinese Name : 豆蔻煮散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of cardamom seeds, 1 liang of white atractylodes, 1 liang of white poria (peeled), 2 liang of galangal (roasted), half a liang of white cardamom seeds, half a liang of ginseng (root tip removed), half a liang of licorice (roasted), 1 fen of cloves, 1 fen of aged tangerine peel (white pith removed), and 1 fen of wood fragrant.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Vomiting, nausea, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 1 black plum; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan; strain; take warm on an empty stomach or before meals.

Cardamom Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.,Vomiting, nausea, and loss of appetite.

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