Abdominal-Relieving Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.，For those who have consumed excessive amounts of raw, cold, or charred foods, or hard-to-digest items, resulting in food stagnation in the intestines; constipation preventing evacuation; dry feces remaining in the abdomen causing pain; and severe pain upon palpation.
Abdominal-Relieving Decoction
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Formulas Name : Abdominal-Relieving Decoction
Chinese Name : 利腹汤
Drug Formulation
3 qian of rhubarb, 5 qian of Chinese angelica root, 1 qian of bitter orange peel, 1 qian of hawthorn, 1 qian of barley malt, 1 qian of magnolia bark, 1 qian of licorice, and 10 peach kernels.
Source
From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.
Benefits
For those who have consumed excessive amounts of raw, cold, or charred foods, or hard-to-digest items, resulting in food stagnation in the intestines; constipation preventing evacuation; dry feces remaining in the abdomen causing pain; and severe pain upon palpation.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally. One dose will relieve constipation, and the abdominal pain will subside.
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Abdominal-Relieving Decoction,For those who have consumed excessive amounts of raw, cold, or charred foods, or hard-to-digest items, resulting in food stagnation in the intestines; constipation preventing evacuation; dry feces remaining in the abdomen causing pain; and severe pain upon palpation.