Processed Areca Nut

Processed Areca Nut,For excessive consumption of alcohol and food, distension of the chest and diaphragm, vomiting of clear fluid, and all types of abdominal masses.

Formulas Name : Processed Areca Nut

Chinese Name : 法制槟榔

Drug Formulation

1 liang of chicken-heart areca nut (cut into fine pieces), 1 liang of cardamom (kernels only), 1 liang of white cardamom (kernels only), 1 liang of cloves (cut into fine strips), 1 liang of licorice root (cut into fine strips), half a jin of tangerine peel (white pith removed, cut into fine strips), half a jin of fresh ginger (cut into fine strips), and 2 liang of salt.

Source

From *Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 42.

Processing

Soak the above ingredients in 2 bowls of river water overnight. The next day, simmer them in a sandpot over low heat until the liquid has evaporated, then bake them dry and store in a new jar.

Benefits

For excessive consumption of alcohol and food, distension of the chest and diaphragm, vomiting of clear fluid, and all types of abdominal masses.

Instructions for Use

Take one pinch per dose, chew thoroughly, and wash down with wine; alternatively, grind into a fine powder and take with hot water.

Processed Areca Nut,From *Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 42.,For excessive consumption of alcohol and food, distension of the chest and diaphragm, vomiting of clear fluid, and all types of abdominal masses.

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