Yi Dan Decoction

Yi Dan Decoction,For deficiency of both the liver and gallbladder, with heat rising upward, causing a constant bitter taste in the mouth.

Formulas Name : Yi Dan Decoction

Chinese Name : 益胆汤

Drug Formulation

Scutellaria baicalensis 2 liang, licorice (roasted) 2 liang, ginseng 1 liang, cinnamon (peeled) 1 liang, Sophora flavescens 5 qian, Poria cocos (peeled) 5 qian.

Source

From *Shenghui*, cited in Volume 34 of *Puji Fang*.

Processing

Grind the above herbs into a fine powder.

Benefits

For deficiency of both the liver and gallbladder, with heat rising upward, causing a constant bitter taste in the mouth.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while warm; no specific time of day is required.

Yi Dan Decoction,From *Shenghui*, cited in Volume 34 of *Puji Fang*.,For deficiency of both the liver and gallbladder, with heat rising upward, causing a constant bitter taste in the mouth.

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