Cardamom Decoction

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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