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Ginger and Aconite Decoction

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Ginger and Aconite Decoction,Spleen deficiency with abdominal distension, vomiting of phlegm and fluid retention, inability to eat, or alternating chills and fever.

Formulas Name : Ginger and Aconite Decoction

Chinese Name : 姜附汤

Drug Formulation

Half liang of white cardamom (shelled), 1 aconite root (7 qian, processed), 3 qian of amomum, 1 liang of white ginger (processed), and half liang of licorice.

Source

From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Spleen deficiency with abdominal distension, vomiting of phlegm and fluid retention, inability to eat, or alternating chills and fever.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen; take on an empty stomach.

Ginger and Aconite Decoction,From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 4.,Spleen deficiency with abdominal distension, vomiting of phlegm and fluid retention, inability to eat, or alternating chills and fever.

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