開胸順氣丸

Source

Pharmacopoeia of China

Ingredients

• Bing Lang 300 g,
• Qian Niu Zi 400 g,
• Chen Pi 100 g,
• Mu Xiang 75 g,
• Hou Po 100 g,
• San Leng 100 g,
• E Zhu 100 g,
• Zhu Ya Zao 50 g.

Explanation

Mu Xiang and Bing Lang: Promoting the circulation of Qi to remove stagnancy, relieving fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen and arresting tenesmus, acting as the principal drugs.

Qian Niu Zi: Expelling water by catharsis, inducing diuresis, eliminating phlegm and retained fluid.

Zhu Ya Zao: Dispelling phlegm, induce resuscitation and dispelling wind.

Da Huang: Promoting the flow of Qi to subdue distention, drying dampness and removing fullness.

Chen Pi: Promoting the flow of Qi to remove stagnancy.

E Zhu and San Leng: Breaking blood and promoting the flow of qi, resolving food stagnation and alleviating pain.

Effect

Relieve indigestion, promote the flow of qi and alleviate pain.

Indications

Stomachache, poor appetite, indigestion, hiccup, nausea with vomit.

Administration

All the drugs are ground into fine powder. The powder is made with water into pills. 3~9 g is taken 2 times a day.

Contraindication

It is contraindicated to pregnant women, weak people or old people.