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Cardamom Decoction,Pain in the umbilical region and abdomen due to deficiency-cold.

Formulas Name : Cardamom Decoction

Chinese Name : 草蔻汤

Drug Formulation

Alisma 1 qian, Wood Fragrance 3 fen, Shenqu 4 fen, Pinellia (processed) 5 fen, Trifoliate Orange (wheat bran-fried) 5 fen, Cardamom 5 fen, Astragalus 5 fen, Amomum 5 fen, Licorice (roasted) 5 fen, Green Tangerine Peel 6 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel 6 fen, Sichuan Angelica 7 fen, Poria 7 fen.

Source

From *Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Pain in the umbilical region and abdomen due to deficiency-cold.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 black date; decoct in water and take orally.

Cardamom Decoction，From *Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 5.，Pain in the umbilical region and abdomen due to deficiency-cold.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026

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