Clove, White Cardamom (or Amomum Villosum can also be used), equal parts of each.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Grind the two ingredients into powder. Take 1.5-2.1 grams each time, or up to 3 grams for severe cases, with warm water, two to three times a day. If pain is caused by cold, take with ginger soup.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Regulating qi to smooth the middle, warming the middle and dispelling cold.

bubble_chart Indications

Congealing cold and qi stagnation cause distending pain in the chest, flanks, or epigastrium, accompanied by vomiting, hiccups, qi counterflow, and dysphagia.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

In the formula, Clove warms the stomach and spleen, downbears counterflow to stop vomiting; Cardamon Fruit, an aromatic herb, resolves dampness and regulates qi to smooth the middle. The combination of these two herbs works together to regulate qi and smooth the middle, warm the middle and dispel cold.