Muxiang Dan

Muxiang Dan,For various types of cold-induced disorders in children, heat caused by cold substances, as well as abdominal distension, jaundice, and emaciation.

Formulas Name : Muxiang Dan

Chinese Name : 木香丹

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Wood Fragrance, 3 pieces of Sichuan Aconite (roasted and cracked), 7 pieces of Soapberry (peeled), 2–7 grains of Cardamom, and 2–7 grains of Croton Seed Powder.

Source

Quoted from Ding Shifa in Volume 21 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Steam 2–7 black plums until soft, then mix them with the other ingredients to form pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

For various types of cold-induced disorders in children, heat caused by cold substances, as well as abdominal distension, jaundice, and emaciation.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–5 pellets per dose, washed down with a decoction of radish seeds and ginger.

Muxiang Dan,Quoted from Ding Shifa in Volume 21 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.,For various types of cold-induced disorders in children, heat caused by cold substances, as well as abdominal distension, jaundice, and emaciation.

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