【Source】

《Zheng Zhi Zhun Sheng Fang》

 【Composition】

Clove, Agarwood, Fennel, Schisandra Berry, Tangerine Peel, Aucklandia Root, Notopterygium Root, Dried Ginger, Licorice Root, Prepared Aconite Tuber, Fresh Ginger
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<Tonifying Liver and Kidney>: Schisandra Berry

<Regulating Qi>: Agarwood, Aucklandia Root, Tangerine Peel

<Tonifying Spleen and Middle Jiao>: Licorice Root

<Releasing Exterior with Acrid Warmth>: Fresh Ginger, Notopterygium Root

<Warming the Interior>: Clove, Dried Ginger, Prepared Aconite Tuber, Fennel

【Formula Analysis】

Internal collapse due to cold, hence the use of ginger and aconite to warm the middle Jiao and assist Yang; Notopterygium Root to unblock joints; honey-fried Licorice Root to benefit the spleen; Schisandra Berry, Clove, and Agarwood are used to stop hiccups and improve appetite; Fennel, Aucklandia Root, and Tangerine Peel are used to dissipate fullness and relieve distension.

 【Actions】

Internally promotes the drainage of carbuncles.

 【Indications】

Treats carbuncles and sores, yang deficiency with internal cold, weak pulse, cold body, or watery and thin pus, epigastric fullness, borborygmus and abdominal pain, loose stools, vomiting, shortness of breath, hiccups, thirst, inability to lie down comfortably, and occasional delirium.

 【Mnemonic】

The four Si Ni herbs, four Xiang herbs, plus Yue (Yi) Chen’s Qiang Jiang.