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Stomach-Soothing Powder,For depression and pent-up anger, or alternating chills and fever, leading to diaphragmatic qi stagnation and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Soothing Powder

Chinese Name : 宽中散

Drug Formulation

White cardamom (peeled) 1 liang,Green Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 2 liang, Cardamom (husk removed) 2 liang, Cloves 2 liang, Frankincense 1.5 liang, Licorice (roasted) 2.5 liang, Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 4 liang, Cyperus Rhizome (roasted to remove hairs) 8 liang, Magnolia Bark (coarse bark removed, processed with ginger juice, then roasted) 8 liang, Agarwood 1 liang, Areca Nut 2 liang.

Source

From *Remarkably Effective Prescriptions*, Volume 16.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For depression and pent-up anger, or alternating chills and fever, leading to diaphragmatic qi stagnation and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with ginger and salted water, at any time.

Stomach-Soothing Powder,From *Remarkably Effective Prescriptions*, Volume 16.,For depression and pent-up anger, or alternating chills and fever, leading to diaphragmatic qi stagnation and loss of appetite.

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