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Sichuan Pepper and Ginger Barley Decoction

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Sichuan Pepper and Ginger Barley Decoction,Grain-induced fatigue with inability to eat. Lethargy and a tendency to lie down; a sensation of heaviness and restlessness in the limbs; abdominal distension with frequent hunger but inability to eat; symptoms recur after eating due to stagnation of the energy of grains.

Formulas Name : Sichuan Pepper and Ginger Barley Decoction

Chinese Name : 椒姜大麦汤

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of barley malt (roasted), 1 liang of Sichuan pepper (roasted), 3 liang of dried ginger.

Source

*Selected Essentials of Medicine*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Grain-induced fatigue with inability to eat. Lethargy and a tendency to lie down; a sensation of heaviness and restlessness in the limbs; abdominal distension with frequent hunger but inability to eat; symptoms recur after eating due to stagnation of the energy of grains.

Instructions for Use

Take one fangcun bi per dose, three times daily.

Sichuan Pepper and Ginger Barley Decoction,*Selected Essentials of Medicine*, Volume 2.,Grain-induced fatigue with inability to eat. Lethargy and a tendency to lie down; a sensation of heaviness and restlessness in the limbs; abdominal distension with frequent hunger but inability to eat; symptoms recur after eating due to stagnation of the energy of grains.

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