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Niu Lang Chuan,Abdominal distension due to food stagnation.

Formulas Name : Niu Lang Chuan

Chinese Name : 牛郎串

Drug Formulation

Black Chou (ground into powder) and areca nut, each in equal parts.

Source

*Chuanya Bu*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind into a powder; do not expose to fire.

Benefits

Abdominal distension due to food stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with plain hot water. Stop after 3 bowel movements.

Niu Lang Chuan,*Chuanya Bu*, Volume 2.,Abdominal distension due to food stagnation.

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