Gu-Eliminating Decoction

Gu-Eliminating Decoction,Qi-induced distension, characterized solely by abdominal fullness, without swelling of the limbs, head, or face.

Formulas Name : Gu-Eliminating Decoction

Chinese Name : 消蛊汤

Drug Formulation

Perilla stems and leaves 1 fen, Amomum villosum 1 fen, cardamom (raw) 1 fen,Processed Trifoliate Orange Peel 1 fen, Green Tangerine Peel 1 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel 1 fen, Acorus Gramineus 1 fen, Atractylodes Lancea 1 fen, Areca Nut 1 fen, Pungent Cinnamon 1 fen, White Cardamom Seed 1 fen, Piper longum 1 fen, Frankincense 1 fen, Processed Pinellia 1.5 fen, Raw Radish Seed 1.5 fen, Roasted Licorice 1.5 fen.

Source

*Zhi Zhi*, Volume 17.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Qi-induced distension, characterized solely by abdominal fullness, without swelling of the limbs, head, or face.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add fresh ginger and jujubes, and decoct before taking.

Gu-Eliminating Decoction,*Zhi Zhi*, Volume 17.,Qi-induced distension, characterized solely by abdominal fullness, without swelling of the limbs, head, or face.

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