Liu Yi Shunqi Decoction

Liu Yi Shunqi Decoction,For cases of Shanghan with real heat in both the exterior and interior, accompanied by severe constipation, dryness of the mouth and tongue, mental confusion and delirium, and hardness, fullness, and pain in the chest and abdomen; or for cases where purgation in the Yangming channel has failed, resulting in hiccups; or for cases of bloody or white diarrhea where both the exterior and interior are affected by real heat.

Formulas Name : Liu Yi Shunqi Decoction

Chinese Name : 六一顺气汤

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb, Zhi Shi, Astragalus, Magnolia Bark, Licorice, Bupleurum, Sodium Silicate, Peony.

Source

*Six Treatises on Cold Damage*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For cases of Shanghan with real heat in both the exterior and interior, accompanied by severe constipation, dryness of the mouth and tongue, mental confusion and delirium, and hardness, fullness, and pain in the chest and abdomen; or for cases where purgation in the Yangming channel has failed, resulting in hiccups; or for cases of bloody or white diarrhea where both the exterior and interior are affected by real heat.

Instructions for Use

First, bring 2 zhong of water to a rolling boil three times, then add the herbs and decoct until reduced to 8 fen. Just before taking, mix in 3 spoons of rust water and take as directed.

Liu Yi Shunqi Decoction,*Six Treatises on Cold Damage*, Volume 3.,For cases of Shanghan with real heat in both the exterior and interior, accompanied by severe constipation, dryness of the mouth and tongue, mental confusion and delirium, and hardness, fullness, and pain in the chest and abdomen; or for cases where purgation in the Yangming channel has failed, resulting in hiccups; or for cases of bloody or white diarrhea where both the exterior and interior are affected by real heat.

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