Xia Ge Powder

Xia Ge Powder,Loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Xia Ge Powder

Chinese Name : 下膈散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Sophora flavescens, 1 liang of Curcuma zedoaria (roasted), 1 liang of Schizonepeta spica (roasted), and 1 liang of Amomum villosum (peeled).

Source

From *Secretly Transmitted Formulas for Surgical Conditions*, citing *Li Fangyu’s Five Hemorrhoid Formulas*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water, ginger, and honey, and simmer until reduced to 8 fen; add salt, and take on an empty stomach.

Xia Ge Powder,From *Secretly Transmitted Formulas for Surgical Conditions*, citing *Li Fangyu’s Five Hemorrhoid Formulas*.,Loss of appetite.

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