Chinese Yam Powder

Chinese Yam Powder,For abdominal distension due to deficiency, cold extremities, or excessive intake of bitter and cold medications; vomiting before eating; loss of appetite; and lockjaw dysentery.

Formulas Name : Chinese Yam Powder

Chinese Name : 山药散

Drug Formulation

Chinese yam (half raw, half roasted).

Source

Formula from *Compendium of Materia Medica* (Vol. 27), citing *Formulas for Universal Relief*; name found in *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui* (Vol. 26).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For abdominal distension due to deficiency, cold extremities, or excessive intake of bitter and cold medications; vomiting before eating; loss of appetite; and lockjaw dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with rice water, twice daily.

Chinese Yam Powder,Formula from *Compendium of Materia Medica* (Vol. 27), citing *Formulas for Universal Relief*; name found in *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui* (Vol. 26).,For abdominal distension due to deficiency, cold extremities, or excessive intake of bitter and cold medications; vomiting before eating; loss of appetite; and lockjaw dysentery.

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