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Chuanxiong and Peony Powder

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Chuanxiong and Peony Powder,For disorders of blood and qi, abdominal and flank distension and fullness, restlessness and vomiting, dizziness, body pain, and a desire to eat.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong and Peony Powder

Chinese Name : 川芎牡丹散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Peony, 1 liang of aged tangerine peel, 1 liang of Chuanxiong, 1 liang of Chebulic myrobalan, 3 fen of Frankincense, 3 fen of Angelica sinensis, 3 fen of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 fen of Corydalis yanhusuo, 3 fen of Beijing-grown Curcuma zedoaria, 3 fen of Pinellia ternata, half a liang of Licorice, half a liang of Dried Ginger, half a liang of Notopterygium incisum, and 1 liang and 1 fen of Cinnamon.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For disorders of blood and qi, abdominal and flank distension and fullness, restlessness and vomiting, dizziness, body pain, and a desire to eat.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water, along with fresh ginger and jujubes; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm, at any time.

Chuanxiong and Peony Powder,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 15.,For disorders of blood and qi, abdominal and flank distension and fullness, restlessness and vomiting, dizziness, body pain, and a desire to eat.

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