Da Fu San

Da Fu San,Whether on an empty or full stomach, for stagnant qi and restlessness, irregular bowel movements, and abdominal distension; for alcohol-induced illness with loss of appetite, a dark, sallow, and emaciated complexion, resembling alcohol-induced exhaustion.

Formulas Name : Da Fu San

Chinese Name : 大腹散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Da Fu Zi (raw), 1 liang of tangerine peel (white pith removed, roasted), 1 liang of Hou Po (roasted with ginger juice), half a liang of ginseng, 1 liang of Wu Bai Zhi (roasted), half a liang of cinnamon bark, half a liang of Platycodon root, and 1 liang of Shen Qu (roasted).

Source

From *Treasures of Family Heritage*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Whether on an empty or full stomach, for stagnant qi and restlessness, irregular bowel movements, and abdominal distension; for alcohol-induced illness with loss of appetite, a dark, sallow, and emaciated complexion, resembling alcohol-induced exhaustion.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, add a small amount of ginger juice and decoct together; take while hot, three times daily.

Da Fu San,From *Treasures of Family Heritage*.,Whether on an empty or full stomach, for stagnant qi and restlessness, irregular bowel movements, and abdominal distension; for alcohol-induced illness with loss of appetite, a dark, sallow, and emaciated complexion, resembling alcohol-induced exhaustion.

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