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Sandalwood-Diverting-Qi Decoction

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Sandalwood-Diverting-Qi Decoction,Indicated for qi stagnation, edema of the limbs, abdominal distension and fullness, distension and tightness in the diaphragm and flanks, upward surging of deficient qi, foul-smelling and turbid urine, and mental confusion.

Formulas Name : Sandalwood-Diverting-Qi Decoction

Chinese Name : 木香分气汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Wood Fragrance, 1 liang of Red Poria, 3 fen of Wood Poria (peeled), half a liang of Alisma, half a liang of Pinellia (washed 7 times in boiling water, soaked in the liquid for 3 nights, then stir-fried), half a liang of Fructus Aurantii (seeds removed, stir-fried with flour), half a liang of Perilla Seeds (stir-fried), and half a liang of Areca Nut (stir-fried).

Source

From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 181.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Indicated for qi stagnation, edema of the limbs, abdominal distension and fullness, distension and tightness in the diaphragm and flanks, upward surging of deficient qi, foul-smelling and turbid urine, and mental confusion.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 20 stalks of lampwick (each 5 cun long); decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain out the residue; add a small amount of musk; mix with the medicine; take before meals.

Sandalwood-Diverting-Qi Decoction,From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 181.,Indicated for qi stagnation, edema of the limbs, abdominal distension and fullness, distension and tightness in the diaphragm and flanks, upward surging of deficient qi, foul-smelling and turbid urine, and mental confusion.

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