Green and Aged Citrus Decoction

Green and Aged Citrus Decoction,Indicated for abdominal masses, tidal fevers, stomach disharmony, body swelling, abdominal distension due to parasitic infestation, swelling of the feet, and constipation.

Formulas Name : Green and Aged Citrus Decoction

Chinese Name : 青陈串

Drug Formulation

Green Tangerine Peel 5 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 5 qian, Frankincense 5 qian, Euphorbia 5 qian, Yanhua 1 liang (stir-fried with vinegar), Euphorbia 1 liang (stir-fried with salt water), Rhubarb 2 liang, Black and White Chou 4 liang.

Source

From *Chuanyaba*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with water to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

Indicated for abdominal masses, tidal fevers, stomach disharmony, body swelling, abdominal distension due to parasitic infestation, swelling of the feet, and constipation.

Instructions for Use

Take 50–60 pills per dose, washed down with plain hot water.

Green and Aged Citrus Decoction,From *Chuanyaba*, Volume 2.,Indicated for abdominal masses, tidal fevers, stomach disharmony, body swelling, abdominal distension due to parasitic infestation, swelling of the feet, and constipation.

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