Ginseng and Cardamom Powder，Formula by Master Shi, cited in Volume 8 of *Effective Prescriptions for Women*.，For chronic, persistent diarrhea that has not responded to other medications.
Ginseng and Cardamom Powder
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Formulas Name : Ginseng and Cardamom Powder
Chinese Name : 人参豆蔻散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of cardamom, 1 liang of dried ginger, 1 liang of magnolia bark, 1 liang of licorice, 1 liang of aged tangerine peel, half a liang of Sichuan lovage, half a liang of cinnamon bark, half a liang of chebulic myrobalan, and half a liang of northern anise.
Source
Formula by Master Shi, cited in Volume 8 of *Effective Prescriptions for Women*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For chronic, persistent diarrhea that has not responded to other medications.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 small cup of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 6 fen, then take.
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Ginseng and Cardamom Powder,For chronic, persistent diarrhea that has not responded to other medications.