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Xiangke Decoction

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Xiangke Decoction,For pregnancy with excess syndrome, where the qi is not clear and fresh, and there is distension or pain in the chest and abdomen. Fetal movement is due to excess.

Formulas Name : Xiangke Decoction

Chinese Name : 香壳汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Cyperus rotundus (stir-fried), 4 qian of Fructus Aurantii (stir-fried).

Source

From *Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For pregnancy with excess syndrome, where the qi is not clear and fresh, and there is distension or pain in the chest and abdomen. Fetal movement is due to excess.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with plain hot water.

Xiangke Decoction,From *Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 9.,For pregnancy with excess syndrome, where the qi is not clear and fresh, and there is distension or pain in the chest and abdomen. Fetal movement is due to excess.

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