Gu Zhang Dan

Gu Zhang Dan,For abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Gu Zhang Dan

Chinese Name : 鼓胀丹

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Croton Seed Powder, 3 qian of Euphorbia, 1 qian 5 fen of Euphorbia esculenta, 3 qian of Datura, 1 liang of Areca Nut, 1 liang of Green Tangerine Peel, 1 liang of Dried Tangerine Peel, 1 liang of Magnolia Bark, 1 liang of Soapberry, 1 liang of Galangal, 1 liang of Black Chou, 1 liang of White Chou, 1 qian of Purified Mercury Oxide, 8 qian of Fennel, 2 qian of Shepherd’s Purse Seeds.

Source

From *Secret Transmission of Proven Internal and External Prescriptions*.

Processing

Dry the ingredients in the sun and grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

For abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 fen each morning with ginger tea; for robust individuals, take 6 fen.

Gu Zhang Dan,From *Secret Transmission of Proven Internal and External Prescriptions*.,For abdominal distension.

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