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Mu Xiang Zhi Ke Decoction

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Mu Xiang Zhi Ke Decoction,For distension and pain due to qi stagnation in a weakened constitution.

Formulas Name : Mu Xiang Zhi Ke Decoction

Chinese Name : 木香枳壳汤

Drug Formulation

Dangshen (rice-fried, root end removed) 2 qian, Bai Zhu (cleaned) 1 qian 5 fen, Zhike (baked in flour, pith removed) 1 qian, Houpo (processed) 1 qian, Wuyao 1 qian, Danggui 1 qian, Chenpi 1 qian, Mu Xiang 6 fen.

Source

From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For distension and pain due to qi stagnation in a weakened constitution.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take in two divided doses.

Mu Xiang Zhi Ke Decoction,From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 2.,For distension and pain due to qi stagnation in a weakened constitution.

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