Decoction to Subdue Wood and Harmonize the Middle

Decoction to Subdue Wood and Harmonize the Middle,Excessive liver qi suppresses the spleen and stomach, causing epigastric discomfort and reduced appetite; the pulse is markedly taut at the left Guan position and slightly deep and fine at the right position.

Formulas Name : Decoction to Subdue Wood and Harmonize the Middle

Chinese Name : 抑木和中汤

Drug Formulation

Tribulus terrestris 4 qian, Curcuma 2 qian, Green Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Guangpi 1 qian, Atractylodes lancea 1 qian (roasted), Magnolia officinalis 1 qian, Angelica sinensis 2 qian, Poria 2 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 qian, Wood Fragrance 5 fen, Amomum villosum 1 qian, Buddha’s Hand 5 fen, White Sandalwood 5 fen.

Source

From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Excessive liver qi suppresses the spleen and stomach, causing epigastric discomfort and reduced appetite; the pulse is markedly taut at the left Guan position and slightly deep and fine at the right position.

Decoction to Subdue Wood and Harmonize the Middle,From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 1.,Excessive liver qi suppresses the spleen and stomach, causing epigastric discomfort and reduced appetite; the pulse is markedly taut at the left Guan position and slightly deep and fine at the right position.

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