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Muxiang Tongzhen Powder

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Muxiang Tongzhen Powder,For disharmony of qi in the epigastrium, fullness and oppression in the chest, stabbing pain in the flanks, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Muxiang Tongzhen Powder

Chinese Name : 木香通真散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Wood Fragrance, 1 liang of Ginseng, 1.5 liang of Cassia Bark (peeled), 1 liang of Chuanxiong, 2 liang of Dried Tangerine Peel (peeled), 1 liang of Poria,1 liang of Qingpi (with the white pith removed), 1 liang of Shenqu, 10.5 liang of Houpo (coated with ginger juice and roasted until yellow), 1 liang of Aniseed (imported variety), 0.5 liang of Areca Nut (which dissolves immediately when consumed by women), and 1 liang of Peach Kernels (roasted with wheat bran, with skin and tip removed).

Source

From *Bo Ji*, Volume 2.

Processing

Except for the peach kernels, which are ground separately, the remaining herbs are pounded and sifted into a fine powder; mix in the peach kernels and blend thoroughly.

Benefits

For disharmony of qi in the epigastrium, fullness and oppression in the chest, stabbing pain in the flanks, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; boil with 1 zhan of water and a pinch of salt until reduced to 7 fen; take while warm, at any time of day.

Muxiang Tongzhen Powder,From *Bo Ji*, Volume 2.,For disharmony of qi in the epigastrium, fullness and oppression in the chest, stabbing pain in the flanks, and loss of appetite.

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