formula | Four Milled Ingredients Decoction Si Mo Tang |
source | "Revised Yanshi Jisheng Fang Volume 2" |
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bubble_chart Composition Ginseng, Areca Nut, Agarwood, Lindera Root
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Grind the above 4 ingredients into a fine powder, mix with water to obtain 300 ml, boil for three to five times, let it cool slightly, and administer while warm. Adding Yangzheng Dan is even better.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Disperse stagnation and descend counterflow, tonify qi to support the upright.
bubble_chart Indications
Seven emotions: sadness, abnormal rising of qi, panting, chest and diaphragm fullness, and loss of appetite.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
In the formula, Aquilaria descends qi and relieves dyspnea, Areca Seed moves qi to break stagnation, Lindera regulates the liver and smooths qi, and Ginseng tonifies qi to support the body. The combination of these four ingredients moves qi without depleting it, achieving a balance between eliminating pathogens and supporting the body. The method of preparation involves grinding the ingredients into a concentrated form and taking it warm, which ensures a focused and rapid effect. Hence, the formula is named Four Milled Ingredients Decoction.