Magnolia Bark and Seven Herbs Decoction

Magnolia Bark and Seven Herbs Decoction,Indicated for abdominal distension and fever lasting 10 days, with a floating and rapid pulse; appetite remains normal. Abdominal distension and bloating.

Formulas Name : Magnolia Bark and Seven Herbs Decoction

Chinese Name : 厚朴七物汤

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of Magnolia Bark, 3 liang of Licorice, 3 liang of Rhubarb, 10 jujubes, 5 Zhi Shi, 2 liang of Cinnamon Twig, and 5 liang of Fresh Ginger.

Source

*Jin Gui* (The Golden Chamber), Volume 1.

Benefits

Indicated for abdominal distension and fever lasting 10 days, with a floating and rapid pulse; appetite remains normal. Abdominal distension and bloating.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above herbs in 1 dou of water until reduced to 4 sheng. Take 8 he per dose, warm, three times daily.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, raw scallions, mutton, and malt syrup.

Magnolia Bark and Seven Herbs Decoction,*Jin Gui* (The Golden Chamber), Volume 1.,Indicated for abdominal distension and fever lasting 10 days, with a floating and rapid pulse; appetite remains normal. Abdominal distension and bloating.

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