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Konjac Paste Decoction

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Konjac Paste Decoction,Cold in the middle jiao causes yin stagnation, which suppresses the appetite and leads to incessant belching and hiccups.

Formulas Name : Konjac Paste Decoction

Chinese Name : 蒟酱汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of konjac paste, 3 fen of Galanga, and half a liang of Piper longum.

Source

*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 54.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Cold in the middle jiao causes yin stagnation, which suppresses the appetite and leads to incessant belching and hiccups.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain out the residue, add a few drops of vinegar, and drink while hot. Stop when you feel relief.

Konjac Paste Decoction,*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 54.,Cold in the middle jiao causes yin stagnation, which suppresses the appetite and leads to incessant belching and hiccups.

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