Citron Decoction,*Eight Notes on Nurturing Life*, Volume 11.,For distension and bloating in the chest and diaphragm.
Citron Decoction
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Formulas Name : Citron Decoction
Chinese Name : 香橼汤
Drug Formulation
20 large citrons (any quantity).
Source
*Eight Notes on Nurturing Life*, Volume 11.
Processing
Cut them open, scrape out the pulp with a bamboo knife, remove the membranes and fibers, and set aside. Scrape off the white pith from the peel, chop it finely, blanch it 1–2 times in boiling water using a colander, squeeze dry, and set aside. Mix it with the reserved pulp, add 4 liang of roasted salt, 1 liang of licorice powder,3 qian of ground sandalwood, 1 qian of ground agarwood (optional), and 2 qian of ground white cardamom seeds. Mix thoroughly, seal in a jar, and store for long-term use.
Benefits
For distension and bloating in the chest and diaphragm.
Instructions for Use
Take 1–2 spoonfuls with chopsticks, mix with hot clear broth, and consume.
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Citron Decoction,For distension and bloating in the chest and diaphragm.