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Cardamom Qi-Regulating Decoction

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Cardamom Qi-Regulating Decoction,For deficiency-cold in the zang-fu organs, severe diarrhea leading to extreme emaciation, and for women suffering from life-threatening, profuse postpartum diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Cardamom Qi-Regulating Decoction

Chinese Name : 豆蔻分气饮

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Agastache leaves, 4 liang of Cardamom seeds, 4 liang of Green Tangerine Peel, half a liang of licorice (roasted), half a liang of cloves, 10 liang of nutmeg (roasted), and 50 black plums (pitted).

Source

From *San Yin*, Volume 11.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For deficiency-cold in the zang-fu organs, severe diarrhea leading to extreme emaciation, and for women suffering from life-threatening, profuse postpartum diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water and 1 cuo of glutinous rice; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take on an empty stomach.

Cardamom Qi-Regulating Decoction，From *San Yin*, Volume 11.，For deficiency-cold in the zang-fu organs, severe diarrhea leading to extreme emaciation, and for women suffering from life-threatening, profuse postpartum diarrhea.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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