Shu Mu Decoction

Shu Mu Decoction,Wood Stagnation. Aversion to both cold and heat; symptoms resembling but not caused by wind; headache and pain in the cheeks; fullness and distension in the epigastric region; in severe cases, abdominal distension extending from the heart to the flanks; obstruction of the diaphragm and throat; regurgitation of acid and vomiting of food; joy upon seeing food, but distress after eating; in severe cases, tinnitus like boiling water, dizziness with a sensation of fainting, and inability to recognize people.

Formulas Name : Shu Mu Decoction

Chinese Name : 舒木汤

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root (Bai Shao) 3 qian, Chinese Angelica Root (Dang Gui) 3 qian, Sichuan Lovage (Chuan Xiong) 2 qian, Schizonepeta (Jing Jie) 2 qian, Curcuma (Yu Jin) 2 qian, Atractylodes (Cang Zhu) 2 qian, Cyperus (Xiang Fu) 1 qian, Plantain Seed (Che Qian Zi) 1 qian, Poria (Zhu Ling) 1 qian, Licorice (Gan Cao) 1 qian, Green Tangerine Peel (Qing Pi) 5 fen, Trichosanthes Root (Tian Hua Fen) 1 qian.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Wood Stagnation. Aversion to both cold and heat; symptoms resembling but not caused by wind; headache and pain in the cheeks; fullness and distension in the epigastric region; in severe cases, abdominal distension extending from the heart to the flanks; obstruction of the diaphragm and throat; regurgitation of acid and vomiting of food; joy upon seeing food, but distress after eating; in severe cases, tinnitus like boiling water, dizziness with a sensation of fainting, and inability to recognize people.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Shu Mu Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,Wood Stagnation. Aversion to both cold and heat; symptoms resembling but not caused by wind; headache and pain in the cheeks; fullness and distension in the epigastric region; in severe cases, abdominal distension extending from the heart to the flanks; obstruction of the diaphragm and throat; regurgitation of acid and vomiting of food; joy upon seeing food, but distress after eating; in severe cases, tinnitus like boiling water, dizziness with a sensation of fainting, and inability to recognize people.

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