Diaphragm-Relieving Decoction

Diaphragm-Relieving Decoction,For cold qi below the diaphragm and bloating from excessive food or alcohol.

Formulas Name : Diaphragm-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 快膈汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of green tangerine peel, 1 liang of salt (divided into 4 portions; for one portion, soak the green tangerine peel in salted water overnight, strain, remove the pith; for the remaining three portions, mix them evenly with salt, let stand for a long time, then stir-fry in a wok until slightly charred, and grind into a powder).

Source

Formula from *Classified Materia Medica* (Vol. 23), citing *Experienced Prescriptions*; name found in *Universal Remedies* (Vol. 184).

Benefits

For cold qi below the diaphragm and bloating from excessive food or alcohol.

Instructions for Use

Take 1.5 qian per dose, along with half a qian of tea powder, and 1 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen, allow to cool slightly, and take regularly. If tea is not used for decoction, mixing with boiling water is also effective.

Diaphragm-Relieving Decoction,Formula from *Classified Materia Medica* (Vol. 23), citing *Experienced Prescriptions*; name found in *Universal Remedies* (Vol. 184).,For cold qi below the diaphragm and bloating from excessive food or alcohol.

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