Muxiang Zhihuang Pills

Muxiang Zhihuang Pills,For deficiency of spleen and stomach qi, distension and fullness in the flanks, inability to eat, and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Muxiang Zhihuang Pills

Chinese Name : 木香枳黄丸

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb (Dahuang) half liang, Wood Fragrance (Muxiang) 3 qian, Zhi Shi (Zhike) 3 qian (pulp removed, stir-fried with bran), Prunus mume seeds (Yuli Ren) 3 qian, Green Tangerine Peel (Qingpi) 3 qian, Akebia stem (Mutong) 4 qian, Tangerine Peel (Jupi) 4 qian, Croton seed (Badao) 2 qian (with the white powder).

Source

From *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 129, citing *Shi Yuanduan’s Effective Prescriptions*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For deficiency of spleen and stomach qi, distension and fullness in the flanks, inability to eat, and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Take 6–7 pills per dose, washed down with ginger tea after a meal.

Muxiang Zhihuang Pills,From *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 129, citing *Shi Yuanduan’s Effective Prescriptions*.,For deficiency of spleen and stomach qi, distension and fullness in the flanks, inability to eat, and difficulty with urination and defecation.

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