Fenugreek Decoction

Fenugreek Decoction,Cold in the kidney qi, abdominal pain with vomiting and retching, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, weakness in the limbs, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Fenugreek Decoction

Chinese Name : 胡芦巴饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of fenugreek, 1 liang of white Poria (with black skin removed), 1 liang of imported anise, half a liang of cardamom (shell removed), half a liang of wood fragrant, half a liang of aconite (roasted until cracked, with skin and navel removed), and 3 fen of agarwood.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 52.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients until they are about the size of sesame or mung beans.

Benefits

Cold in the kidney qi, abdominal pain with vomiting and retching, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, weakness in the limbs, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water and 1 pin of salt, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain out the residue, and take warm on an empty stomach before meals.

Fenugreek Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 52.,Cold in the kidney qi, abdominal pain with vomiting and retching, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, weakness in the limbs, and loss of appetite.

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