Piper longum Decoction，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 20.，For chronic spleen deficiency with accumulated cold that fails to disperse, as well as cold damage to the yin, manifesting as shortness of breath, chest tightness, abdominal distension, and cold extremities.
Piper longum Decoction
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Formulas Name : Piper longum Decoction
Chinese Name : 荜澄茄饮
Drug Formulation
3 fen of Piper longum, 3 fen of Aconite root (raw, with skin and pith removed), 3 fen of Melia azedarach fruit (soaked in wine, pulp extracted), 3 fen of Cornus officinalis (roasted with wheat bran),Fennel Seeds (roasted) 3 fen, Green Tangerine Peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and baked) 3 fen, Dried Ginger (roasted) 3 fen, Amomum Villosum (peeled) 3 fen, Aconite Root (raw, peeled and navel removed) 1 liang and a half, Agarwood half a liang.
Source
*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 20.
Processing
Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans.
Benefits
For chronic spleen deficiency with accumulated cold that fails to disperse, as well as cold damage to the yin, manifesting as shortness of breath, chest tightness, abdominal distension, and cold extremities.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, half a qian bi of salt, and 7 leaves of mugwort. Decoct together until reduced by 6 fen, strain out the residue, and take while still slightly warm on an empty stomach.
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Piper longum Decoction,For chronic spleen deficiency with accumulated cold that fails to disperse, as well as cold damage to the yin, manifesting as shortness of breath, chest tightness, abdominal distension, and cold extremities.