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Decoction of Agarwood to Harmonize the Middle

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Decoction of Agarwood to Harmonize the Middle,For sudden pain in the heart and abdomen, fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, shortness of breath and restlessness, phlegm rising and nausea, loss of appetite, and general fatigue.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Agarwood to Harmonize the Middle

Chinese Name : 调中沉香汤

Drug Formulation

Musk (ground) half qian, Agarwood 2 liang, raw Borneol (ground) 1 qian, Licorice (roasted) 1 fen, Frankincense 1 liang, White Cardamom Seeds 1 liang.

Source

*Formulary of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly with the ground medicinal ingredients.

Benefits

For sudden pain in the heart and abdomen, fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, shortness of breath and restlessness, phlegm rising and nausea, loss of appetite, and general fatigue.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian per dose, mixed with boiling water after a meal; alternatively, add one slice of fresh ginger and a pinch of salt.

Decoction of Agarwood to Harmonize the Middle,*Formulary of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 3.,For sudden pain in the heart and abdomen, fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, shortness of breath and restlessness, phlegm rising and nausea, loss of appetite, and general fatigue.

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