Liuqi Decoction

Liuqi Decoction,For cold-induced damage to the spleen and stomach, pain in the chest and abdomen, cholera with vomiting and diarrhea; and for women with blood stasis and blood stagnation.

Formulas Name : Liuqi Decoction

Chinese Name : 六气汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala, Galanga (coarsely chopped), Cinnamon (with coarse bark removed), aged tangerine peel (soaked in hot water to remove the white pith, then roasted), Fennel seeds (roasted), and licorice (roasted)—each in equal parts.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 55.

Processing

Grind the above herbs into a fine powder.

Benefits

For cold-induced damage to the spleen and stomach, pain in the chest and abdomen, cholera with vomiting and diarrhea; and for women with blood stasis and blood stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while still slightly warm.

Liuqi Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 55.,For cold-induced damage to the spleen and stomach, pain in the chest and abdomen, cholera with vomiting and diarrhea; and for women with blood stasis and blood stagnation.

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