Mu Xiang Dun San

Mu Xiang Dun San,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, undigested food stagnation, cramping pain in the chest and abdomen, loose stools with slippery stools, vomiting, and bloating.

Formulas Name : Mu Xiang Dun San

Chinese Name : 木香顿散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Wood Fragrance (unroasted), half a liang of Cardamom, half a liang of Galangal (roasted), half a liang of Dried Ginger (roasted), half a liang of Cloves, 3 qian of Black Pepper, 3 qian of Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed), 3 qian of Green Tangerine Peel (white pith removed), 3 qian of Red Beans (kernels only), 3 qian of Cardamom Seeds, 3 qian of Licorice, and 2 qian of White Cardamom Seeds.

Source

From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 4, citing *Dan Liao*.

Benefits

Weakness of the spleen and stomach, undigested food stagnation, cramping pain in the chest and abdomen, loose stools with slippery stools, vomiting, and bloating.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube. Decoct until reduced to 1 zhan. Remove the ginger and jujube. Transfer the decoction to a silver vessel and simmer in a double boiler until reduced to 8 fen. Take while hot on an empty stomach.

Mu Xiang Dun San,From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 4, citing *Dan Liao*.,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, undigested food stagnation, cramping pain in the chest and abdomen, loose stools with slippery stools, vomiting, and bloating.

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