Ginseng and Cardamom Decoction

Ginseng and Cardamom Decoction,Deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, vomiting and nausea with loss of appetite, pain in the umbilical region and abdomen, and loose stools.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Cardamom Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参豆蔻煮散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of astragalus (chopped), 3 liang of dried papaya (chopped, roasted),3 liang of chela bark, 1 nutmeg (roasted, shell removed), half a liang of aged tangerine peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and roasted), half a liang of white atractylodes, half a liang of galangal, half a liang of wood fragrant, half a liang of licorice (roasted, chopped), and 1.5 liang of white poria (black skin removed).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 44.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, vomiting and nausea with loss of appetite, pain in the umbilical region and abdomen, and loose stools.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain out the residue, and take warm on an empty stomach at noon, twice daily.

Ginseng and Cardamom Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 44.,Deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, vomiting and nausea with loss of appetite, pain in the umbilical region and abdomen, and loose stools.

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