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.
Mu Xiang Dun San
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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.
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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.