Steamed Navel Qi-Tonifying Powder，From *Comprehensive Collection of Proven Formulas for Internal and Surgical Diseases*.，For qi deficiency with fatigue, aversion to cold in the abdomen, and deficiency-cold in the lower jiao.
Steamed Navel Qi-Tonifying Powder
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Formulas Name : Steamed Navel Qi-Tonifying Powder
Chinese Name : 蒸脐补气散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Wulingzhi, 1 liang of Yeming Sha, 1 liang of dried alum.
Source
From *Comprehensive Collection of Proven Formulas for Internal and Surgical Diseases*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, divide into four packets, and store for future use.
Benefits
For qi deficiency with fatigue, aversion to cold in the abdomen, and deficiency-cold in the lower jiao.
Instructions for Use
On the day before the Spring Equinox, Autumn Equinox, Summer Solstice, and Winter Solstice, find a sheltered spot away from the wind. Wash the navel thoroughly with warm water, place 5 li of musk inside the navel, and form a ring from steamed dough (the ring should be about 1 cun deep and 1 cun 6–7 fen in diameter). Warm it slightly and place it over the navel.Place one packet of medicine inside the ring, form a ball of Qi-region mugwort fluff (each ball weighing 1 fen, or 6–7 li) and place it on top of the powdered medicine. Light it with incense or a fire; burn as many balls as one’s age in years. Once burned, make a buckwheat flour cake the size of the ring (wheat flour may be used if buckwheat is unavailable) and cover the ring with it. Wait until the medicine has cooled, then gently remove it.Practice this consistently over a long period without interruption; the benefits are immeasurable.
Note
Avoid tea for 7 days.
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Steamed Navel Qi-Tonifying Powder,For qi deficiency with fatigue, aversion to cold in the abdomen, and deficiency-cold in the lower jiao.