An Tu Decoction

An Tu Decoction,Excessive liver qi causes the liver (wood) to overpower the spleen (earth); the earth qi cannot expand, resulting in rumbling in the intestines that persists all day, accompanied by belching and acid regurgitation with no respite.

Formulas Name : An Tu Decoction

Chinese Name : 安土汤

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root 1 liang, Atractylodes Macrocephala 1 liang, Bupleurum 1 qian, Poria 3 qian, Licorice 1 qian, Atractylodes Lancea 2 qian, Shenqu 2 qian, Roasted Ginger 1 qian.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Excessive liver qi causes the liver (wood) to overpower the spleen (earth); the earth qi cannot expand, resulting in rumbling in the intestines that persists all day, accompanied by belching and acid regurgitation with no respite.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

An Tu Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,Excessive liver qi causes the liver (wood) to overpower the spleen (earth); the earth qi cannot expand, resulting in rumbling in the intestines that persists all day, accompanied by belching and acid regurgitation with no respite.

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