Curcuma Decoction for Dissolving Hardened Masses

Curcuma Decoction for Dissolving Hardened Masses,For central fullness and abdominal distension, with an internal mass as hard as stone and shaped like a plate, preventing the patient from sitting or lying down; accompanied by difficulty in urination and defecation, shortness of breath, a sallow complexion, and generalized edema.

Formulas Name : Curcuma Decoction for Dissolving Hardened Masses

Chinese Name : 莪术溃坚汤

Drug Formulation

Curcuma zedoaria 2 fen, Safflower 2 fen, Cimicifuga 2 fen, Evodia 2 fen, Raw Licorice 3 fen, Bupleurum 3 fen, Alisma 3 fen, Shenqu 3 fen, Green Tangerine Peel 3 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel 3 fen, Scutellaria 3 fen, Magnolia Bark (raw) 3 fen, Coptis 3 fen, Amomum 3 fen,Cardamom Seed 3 fen, Pinellia 3 fen, Angelica 3 fen.

Source

*Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 39.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans.

Benefits

For central fullness and abdominal distension, with an internal mass as hard as stone and shaped like a plate, preventing the patient from sitting or lying down; accompanied by difficulty in urination and defecation, shortness of breath, a sallow complexion, and generalized edema.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 large bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl; take while still slightly warm. After two doses, abdominal distension will be reduced by half; if the mass has not dissipated, take another dose of Pinellia and Magnolia Decoction.

Note

Avoid alcohol and wheat products.

Curcuma Decoction for Dissolving Hardened Masses,*Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 39.,For central fullness and abdominal distension, with an internal mass as hard as stone and shaped like a plate, preventing the patient from sitting or lying down; accompanied by difficulty in urination and defecation, shortness of breath, a sallow complexion, and generalized edema.

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