Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan 木香顺气丸
Costus Order the Qi Pill
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Cyperus rotundus |
9–12 grams | |
|
Lindera aggregata |
6–9 grams | |
|
Aucklandia lappa |
6–9 grams | |
|
Citrus aurantium |
6–9 grams | |
|
Citrus tangerina |
6–9 grams | |
|
Massa Fermenta |
12–15 grams | |
|
Crataegus cuneata |
12–15 grams | |
|
Hordei Fructus Germinantus |
15–30 grams | |
|
Raphanus sativus |
15–30 grams | |
|
Poria cocos |
12–15 grams | |
|
Areca catechu |
12–15 grams | |
|
Citrus reticulata |
6–9 grams | |
|
Glycyrrhiza uralensis |
3–6 grams |
* Leaven, Hawthorn and malted Barley are stir-fried until yellowed.
Preparation:
Powder and form Pills with Honey.
Function:
Moves, Qi, Harmonises Stomach, Strengthens the Spleen, Relieves Food Stagnation
Use:
Qi Stagnation affecting the Stomach with Food Stagnation, Indigestion, Nausea, Reflux, Belching, a thin white or thick greasy tongue coat and a Wiry or Slippery pulse.
1. Indigestion
2. Chronic gastritis
3. Acid reflux
4. Gastric or duodenal ulcer
5. Irritable syndrome
6. Cholecystitis
7. Depression
8. Breast cancer
9. Cholelithiasis
10. Chronic Hepatitis
11. Cirrhosis of the Liver
12. Uterine Fibroids
Dose:
3–6 grams, 2–3 times daily
Cautions:
Not used in Yin deficiency
Modifications:
1. If there is Heat, add Coptis Huang Lian
2. If there is more Phlegm, add Pinellia Ban Xia
3. If there is Qi deficiency, add Ginseng
4. For Depression, take with Xiao Yao San
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