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.
Ginseng and Cardamom Decoction
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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.
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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.