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Formula for Relieving Abdominal Distension

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Formula for Relieving Abdominal Distension,For cold accumulation in the abdomen and chronic cold that refuses to dissipate.

Formulas Name : Formula for Relieving Abdominal Distension

Chinese Name : 兜肚方

Drug Formulation

1 liang of sandalwood, 1 liang of Poria cocos, 5 qian of agarwood, 5 qian of cloves, 6 qian of cinnamon bark, 6 qian of Guanglingxiang, 6 qian of horsetail grass, 6 qian of white angelica, 2 qian of sweet solomonseal, 2 qian of aconite, 2 qian of frankincense, 9 fen of musk.

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 22.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with kneaded mugwort, and spread the mixture over cotton. Use silk to form a belly wrap, securing it with thread so that it does not shift.

Benefits

For cold accumulation in the abdomen and chronic cold that refuses to dissipate.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the abdomen and lower abdomen, including the Dantian and Shenque acupoints. Initially, apply for one night and remove daily; gradually increase to two nights with one removal, then gradually to five nights with one removal, before applying continuously. Suitable for both men and women.

Note

Do not use during pregnancy.

Formula for Relieving Abdominal Distension,*Yi Tong*, Volume 22.,For cold accumulation in the abdomen and chronic cold that refuses to dissipate.

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