Qianhu and MuXiang Powder

Qianhu and MuXiang Powder,For the five types of exhaustion and seven types of injury, with qi stagnation and obstruction, resulting in progressive weight loss.

Formulas Name : Qianhu and MuXiang Powder

Chinese Name : 前胡木香散

Drug Formulation

Qianhu 1 liang, Chaihu 1 liang, Muxiang 1 liang, Qin Jiao 1 liang, Jing Sanling half a liang (baked), Guan Gui 1 liang,1 liang of Aniseed, 3 areca nuts (roasted with flour), 1 liang of White Atractylodes, 3 cardamom pods (peeled), half a liang of Licorice (roasted), half a liang of Green Tangerine Peel, half a liang of Sichuan Lovage, and half a liang of Sweet Shepherd’s Purse (lightly roasted).

Source

From *The Universal Remedies* (Vol. 228), citing *The Family Treasure of Health*.

Benefits

For the five types of exhaustion and seven types of injury, with qi stagnation and obstruction, resulting in progressive weight loss.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian of the above mixture per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 black plum; decoct until reduced to 6 fen, then take while warm.

Qianhu and MuXiang Powder,From *The Universal Remedies* (Vol. 228), citing *The Family Treasure of Health*.,For the five types of exhaustion and seven types of injury, with qi stagnation and obstruction, resulting in progressive weight loss.

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