Oyster Shell and Ben Tun Decoction

Oyster Shell and Ben Tun Decoction,Ben Tun: Qi rises from the lower abdomen, colliding with the chest, accompanied by cold extremities.

Formulas Name : Oyster Shell and Ben Tun Decoction

Chinese Name : 牡蛎奔豚汤

Drug Formulation

Oyster Shell (roasted) 3 liang, Cinnamon Bark 8 liang, White Bark of Plum Root 1 jin (sliced), Licorice 3 liang (roasted).

Source

From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

Ben Tun: Qi rises from the lower abdomen, colliding with the chest, accompanied by cold extremities.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 dou 7 sheng of water with the plum root bark until reduced to 7 sheng; strain out the residue, add the remaining herbs, and boil again until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into doses of 5 he; take three times during the day and twice at night.

Note

Avoid raw scallions, seaweed, and Chinese cabbage.

Oyster Shell and Ben Tun Decoction,From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.,Ben Tun: Qi rises from the lower abdomen, colliding with the chest, accompanied by cold extremities.

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