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Formula for Digesting Food,For chest and abdominal pain caused by food stagnation, which is milder during the day and worse at night, worsens after eating, and responds to firm pressure.

Formulas Name : Formula for Digesting Food

Chinese Name : 化食方

Drug Formulation

Eucommia Fruit (soaked once in boiling water, then dried in an oven) 2 qian, Shenqu (roasted) 6 fen, Rice Weevil 6 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel 6 fen, Chicken Gizzard Membrane 4–5 pieces.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For chest and abdominal pain caused by food stagnation, which is milder during the day and worse at night, worsens after eating, and responds to firm pressure.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, add a small amount of white sugar, mix with warm water, and take it immediately before sleeping for one kue.

Formula for Digesting Food,*Huiyue*, Volume 7.,For chest and abdominal pain caused by food stagnation, which is milder during the day and worse at night, worsens after eating, and responds to firm pressure.

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