Buddha’s Hand Decoction

Buddha’s Hand Decoction,Dampness invades the Stomach Meridian, causing abdominal pain that comes and goes intermittently.

Formulas Name : Buddha’s Hand Decoction

Chinese Name : 佛手汤

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb (steamed with wine) 3 qian, Green Tangerine Peel (stir-fried with vinegar) 2 qian, Gypsum (calcined) 2 qian, Coptis (stir-fried with wine) 2 qian, Licorice 2 qian, White Peony Root 2 qian, Magnolia Bark (stir-fried with ginger juice) 2 qian.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Dampness invades the Stomach Meridian, causing abdominal pain that comes and goes intermittently.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; take as needed.

Buddha’s Hand Decoction,From *Yu’an*, Volume 4.,Dampness invades the Stomach Meridian, causing abdominal pain that comes and goes intermittently.

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