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Sandalwood and Cardamom Powder

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Sandalwood and Cardamom Powder,For hernia, with a taut pulse, a palpable mass in the lower abdomen, counterflow of heart qi, and persistent pain.

Formulas Name : Sandalwood and Cardamom Powder

Chinese Name : 木香豆蔻散

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Wood Fragrance, 1 qian of Aged Tangerine Peel, 7 fen of Black Pharbitis, 7 fen of Cardamom, 7 fen of Galangal, 7 fen of Dried Ginger, 7 fen of Chebulic Myrobalan pulp, 7 fen of Red Peony Root, 7 fen of Bitter Orange Fruit, and 7 fen of Sichuan Lovage.

Source

*Xingyuan*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For hernia, with a taut pulse, a palpable mass in the lower abdomen, counterflow of heart qi, and persistent pain.

Instructions for Use

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder. Decoct in water and take while warm.

Sandalwood and Cardamom Powder,*Xingyuan*, Volume 6.,For hernia, with a taut pulse, a palpable mass in the lower abdomen, counterflow of heart qi, and persistent pain.

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