Dangui Decoction

Dangui Decoction,For various conditions of mass-like pain originating beneath the flanks, which feels firm on palpation, causing pain that prevents eating and drinking, and leading to progressive emaciation.

Formulas Name : Dangui Decoction

Chinese Name : 当归煮散

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (sliced, dried) 1.5 liang,Turtle shell (frequently dipped in vinegar and roasted until yellow) 1.5 liang, Cinnamon (coarse bark removed) 1.5 liang, Wood Fragrance 1.5 liang, Platycodon (roasted) 1.5 liang, Peach kernels (soaked in hot water, skinned, split into two kernels, roasted, and ground separately into a paste) 1.5 liang, Evodia (aged, rinsed in water 7 times, and roasted until dry) 0.5 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 72.

Processing

Grind all ingredients except the peach kernels into a fine powder; then add the peach kernels and grind together until uniform.

Benefits

For various conditions of mass-like pain originating beneath the flanks, which feels firm on palpation, causing pain that prevents eating and drinking, and leading to progressive emaciation.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while warm. Take one dose daily on an empty stomach, at noon, and before bedtime.

Dangui Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 72.,For various conditions of mass-like pain originating beneath the flanks, which feels firm on palpation, causing pain that prevents eating and drinking, and leading to progressive emaciation.

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