Saussurea and Cardamom Pills，*Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 5.，In cases of chronic weakness of the spleen and stomach with deficiency-cold of the central qi, cold phlegm and cold liquids become stagnant in the chest, leading to fullness and discomfort, a queasy sensation with the urge to vomit, acid regurgitation, bloating, belching of putrid odors, and loss of appetite.
Saussurea and Cardamom Pills
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Formulas Name : Saussurea and Cardamom Pills
Chinese Name : 木香豆蔻丸
Drug Formulation
3 liang of white cardamom seeds (ground separately), 8 qian of Zingiber officinale,Green tangerine peel 5 qian, Cinnamomum cassia 5 qian, Clove 5 qian, Sandalwood 5 qian, Agastache 5 qian, Curcuma zedoaria 5 qian, Curcuma zedoaria var. pongshu 5 qian, Alpinia officinarum 5 qian, Licorice 4 qian (roasted until yellow), Dried tangerine peel 2 liang 5 qian, Hawthorn 2 liang 5 qian, Cyperus rotundus 2 liang 5 qian (processed with ginger), Sweet flag 5 qian, Wood fragrant 5 qian.
Source
*Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 5.
Processing
Grind all ingredients from Zhi Liangjiang to Gan Song into a fine powder; separately, use ground cardamom as the binder to form pills by layering with water.
Benefits
In cases of chronic weakness of the spleen and stomach with deficiency-cold of the central qi, cold phlegm and cold liquids become stagnant in the chest, leading to fullness and discomfort, a queasy sensation with the urge to vomit, acid regurgitation, bloating, belching of putrid odors, and loss of appetite.
Instructions for Use
Take 2–3 qian per dose, swallowed with ginger tea around midday.
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Saussurea and Cardamom Pills,In cases of chronic weakness of the spleen and stomach with deficiency-cold of the central qi, cold phlegm and cold liquids become stagnant in the chest, leading to fullness and discomfort, a queasy sensation with the urge to vomit, acid regurgitation, bloating, belching of putrid odors, and loss of appetite.