Angelica and Rhubarb Decoction

Angelica and Rhubarb Decoction,Cold qi causing pulling pain in the lower back, ribs, and lower abdomen, with internal abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Angelica and Rhubarb Decoction

Chinese Name : 当归大黄汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Angelica sinensis, 8 fen of Paeonia lactiflora, 3 fen of Cinnamomum cassia, 6 fen of Dried ginger, 5 fen of Cornus officinalis, 1 liang of Ginseng, 1 liang of Rheum palmatum, 2 liang of Licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Wai Tai*, Volume 7, citing *Zhang Wenzhong’s Formulas*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Cold qi causing pulling pain in the lower back, ribs, and lower abdomen, with internal abdominal pain.

Instructions for Use

Boil 6 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue; take 1 sheng while warm, three times daily.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and raw green onions.

Angelica and Rhubarb Decoction,From *Wai Tai*, Volume 7, citing *Zhang Wenzhong’s Formulas*.,Cold qi causing pulling pain in the lower back, ribs, and lower abdomen, with internal abdominal pain.

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