Liver-Calming Decoction

Liver-Calming Decoction,Fullness and distension beneath the left flank; tension and discomfort in the tendons of the lower back.

Formulas Name : Liver-Calming Decoction

Chinese Name : 平肝饮

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 1 qian 3 fen, Shaoyao 1 qian 3 fen, Xiangfu 1 qian 3 fen, Qingpi 1 qian, Biejia 1 qian, Binlang 1 qian, E Zhu 8 fen, Wu Zhu Yu 5 fen, a small amount of Gancao.

Source

*Supplement to the Essentials of the Guanjù Formulas*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Fullness and distension beneath the left flank; tension and discomfort in the tendons of the lower back.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Calming Decoction,*Supplement to the Essentials of the Guanjù Formulas*, Volume 3.,Fullness and distension beneath the left flank; tension and discomfort in the tendons of the lower back.

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