Four Seeds Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle

Four Seeds Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle,For regurgitation, or constipation or dysuria, as well as excessive phlegm and qi stagnation.

Formulas Name : Four Seeds Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle

Chinese Name : 四子调中汤

Drug Formulation

Green tangerine peel (fried with wheat bran) 5 fen, aged tangerine peel 5 fen, bitter orange fruit (fried with wheat bran) 1 qian,Xiangfu (roasted) 1 qian, Huanglian (roasted with ginger juice) 7 fen, Banxia (processed) 2 qian, Guloren (roasted) 1 qian, Suzi (roasted) 1 qian, Chenxiang 5 fen, Fuling 5 fen, Taoren (with skin and tip removed) 1.5 qian, Bai Jiezhi (roasted) 1 qian, Mutong 5 fen, Mangxiao 5 fen.

Source

*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely grind the above ingredients into one dose.

Benefits

For regurgitation, or constipation or dysuria, as well as excessive phlegm and qi stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take while slightly warm.

Four Seeds Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle,*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 5.,For regurgitation, or constipation or dysuria, as well as excessive phlegm and qi stagnation.

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