Diaphragmatic Qi Powder,*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 3.,Five types of diaphragmatic qi stagnation: obstruction of the Triple Burner, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, pain radiating from the back to the lower back, distension of the heart and abdomen, stabbing pain in the flanks, inability to swallow food or drink, obstruction and difficulty swallowing, vomiting with phlegm regurgitation, bitter taste in the mouth and sour regurgitation, emaciation and weakness, shortness of breath, and restlessness.
Diaphragmatic Qi Powder
Formulas Name : Diaphragmatic Qi Powder
Chinese Name : 膈气散
Drug Formulation
Cardamom seeds 5 liang, Frankincense 5 liang, Dried ginger 5 liang, Magnolia bark (coarse bark removed, processed with ginger juice, stir-fried) 5 liang, Green tangerine peel (white pith removed) 5 liang, Licorice (roasted) 5 liang,10 liang of Acorus tatarinowii rhizome (roasted), 10 liang of Amomum villosum seeds, 10 liang of Curcuma zedoaria rhizome (roasted), 10 liang of Cinnamomum cassia bark (coarse bark removed), 10 liang of Citrus reticulata peel (pith removed), 10 liang of Areca catechu, 10 liang of Fructus Aurantii (pith removed, stir-fried with wheat bran).
Source
*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 3.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
Five types of diaphragmatic qi stagnation: obstruction of the Triple Burner, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, pain radiating from the back to the lower back, distension of the heart and abdomen, stabbing pain in the flanks, inability to swallow food or drink, obstruction and difficulty swallowing, vomiting with phlegm regurgitation, bitter taste in the mouth and sour regurgitation, emaciation and weakness, shortness of breath, and restlessness.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 qian per dose. Add 1 zhan of water, 2 slices of fresh ginger, and half a jujube. Decoct until reduced to 7 fen, then strain and take while hot; if there is no time to decoct, add a small amount of salt and dissolve in boiling water before taking. May be taken at any time.
Diaphragmatic Qi Powder,Five types of diaphragmatic qi stagnation: obstruction of the Triple Burner, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, pain radiating from the back to the lower back, distension of the heart and abdomen, stabbing pain in the flanks, inability to swallow food or drink, obstruction and difficulty swallowing, vomiting with phlegm regurgitation, bitter taste in the mouth and sour regurgitation, emaciation and weakness, shortness of breath, and restlessness.