Liver-Relieving and Stomach-Clearing Decoction

Liver-Relieving and Stomach-Clearing Decoction,For use during outbreaks of lock-throat plague, characterized by chest distension and oppression, generalized body aches, aversion to cold, and sudden throat obstruction so severe that not even a drop of water can be swallowed.

Formulas Name : Liver-Relieving and Stomach-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 解肝清胃饮

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 8 qian, raw white peony root 8 qian, Zhi Shi 2 qian, areca nut 2 qian, cardamom seeds 1 qian (ground), raw licorice 0.5 fen, white silkworm pupae 3 qian (roasted), Platycodon root 3 qian.

Source

From *The Collection of Compassionate Navigation*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For use during outbreaks of lock-throat plague, characterized by chest distension and oppression, generalized body aches, aversion to cold, and sudden throat obstruction so severe that not even a drop of water can be swallowed.

Instructions for Use

In the early stages of the illness, when there is chest distension and oppression, relief is felt after just one dose. On the second day, add 8 fen of Bupleurum and 6 fen of Peppermint; after two more doses, the condition is completely resolved.

Liver-Relieving and Stomach-Clearing Decoction,From *The Collection of Compassionate Navigation*, Volume 2.,For use during outbreaks of lock-throat plague, characterized by chest distension and oppression, generalized body aches, aversion to cold, and sudden throat obstruction so severe that not even a drop of water can be swallowed.

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