Xiangyu Powder

Xiangyu Powder,Pain in the heart and stomach caused by qi stagnation.

Formulas Name : Xiangyu Powder

Chinese Name : 香郁散

Drug Formulation

100 green-skinned tangerines, 1 jin of Cyperus rotundus, 4 liang of Curcuma longa.

Source

From *New Compilation of Proven Formulas*, Volume 3.

Processing

First, arrange the tangerines in a large steamer with the stem ends facing upward, lining the bottom with a clean cloth. Then, mix the powdered Xiangfu and Curcuma into the tangerines, cover them in the evening, and steam until thoroughly cooked. Place a thin slice of ginger on each tangerine stem end,place a small ball of mugwort wool on top of the ginger, and light the mugwort. After it burns out, replace the ginger and mugwort with fresh ones; repeat this burning process three times. Sun-dry for one day, then steam again the following evening. Continue this cycle of steaming and sun-drying nine times in total. For each steaming session, repeat the burning process three times as described above. If sun-drying is not possible, air-drying in the breeze is acceptable. Once prepared, store in a porcelain jar.

Benefits

Pain in the heart and stomach caused by qi stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian of the mixture (including the tangerine peel) per dose; decoct in water. One dose can be decocted 2–3 times. It is best to prepare this in winter to prevent mold growth.

Xiangyu Powder,From *New Compilation of Proven Formulas*, Volume 3.,Pain in the heart and stomach caused by qi stagnation.

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