Guang Meng Kui Jian Decoction

Guang Meng Kui Jian Decoction,Epigastric fullness and abdominal distension, with an internal mass as hard as stone, shaped like a plate, preventing the patient from sitting or lying down; difficulty with urination and defecation; shortness of breath; a sallow complexion; and generalized edema.

Formulas Name : Guang Meng Kui Jian Decoction

Chinese Name : 广荗溃坚汤

Drug Formulation

Guangmiao 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, Magnolia Bark (raw) 5 fen,Scutellaria baicalensis 5 fen, Coptis chinensis 5 fen, Amomum villosum seed 5 fen, Cardamom seed 5 fen, Angelica sinensis tip 5 fen, Pinellia ternata 7 fen.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.

Processing

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

Benefits

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

Instructions for Use

Add 2 large bowls of water and decoct until reduced to 1 bowl; take while slightly warm, some time after a meal.

Note

Avoid alcohol, vinegar, and wet noodles.

Guang Meng Kui Jian Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.,Epigastric fullness and abdominal distension, with an internal mass as hard as stone, shaped like a plate, preventing the patient from sitting or lying down; difficulty with urination and defecation; shortness of breath; a sallow complexion; and generalized edema.

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