Ginger and Aconite Powder,*Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.,Spleen deficiency with stomach cold.
Ginger and Aconite Powder
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Formulas Name : Ginger and Aconite Powder
Chinese Name : 姜附散
Drug Formulation
Raw Aconite Root 7 qian, Fresh Ginger 1 jin, Black Pepper half liang, Cloves half liang (ground into powder; do not expose to fire).
Source
*Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.
Processing
Take 1 jin of fresh ginger (plump variety), extract its natural juice, and place it together with the aconite root in a sand-fired vessel. Simmer over low heat until the aconite root dissolves into a paste, stirring constantly with a spoon to prevent burning, until the ginger juice has been completely reduced. Remove when about 7 fen remains, transfer to a silver vessel, spread it out evenly on all sides, and place it over a double boiler. Stir frequently and spread it out again.until the mixture is 9 parts dry—that is, when it can be pinched without sticking to the hands—remove it entirely, shape it into small cakes, place them in a sieve, and either sun-dry or bake them dry. Grind into a fine powder, then mix in ground black pepper and ground cloves.
Benefits
Spleen deficiency with stomach cold.
Instructions for Use
Take with rice porridge on an empty stomach.
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Ginger and Aconite Powder,Spleen deficiency with stomach cold.