Agarwood Decoction to Penetrate the Diaphragm

Agarwood Decoction to Penetrate the Diaphragm,For men and women suffering from the five types of qi stagnation, characterized by chest and diaphragm fullness and oppression, pain in the heart and abdomen, regurgitation of food; distension of the flanks, difficulty swallowing, reduced appetite, and frequent fatigue with low energy.

Formulas Name : Agarwood Decoction to Penetrate the Diaphragm

Chinese Name : 沉香透膈汤

Drug Formulation

Cloves: half liang; Frankincense: half liang; Agarwood: half liang; White Cardamom: half liang; Amomum: half liang; Agastache Leaves: half liang; Poria: half liang; Green Tangerine Peel (white pith removed): half liang; Magnolia Bark (processed with ginger): half liang; Pinellia (processed with ginger): half liang; Licorice (roasted): half liang,half liang of nutmeg (steamed with flour), half liang of Shenqu (roasted), half liang of wheat bran (roasted), half liang of ginseng, half liang of cinnamon bark, half liang of cardamom, 1 betel nut, and 1 liang of aged tangerine peel (white pith removed).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 181.

Benefits

For men and women suffering from the five types of qi stagnation, characterized by chest and diaphragm fullness and oppression, pain in the heart and abdomen, regurgitation of food; distension of the flanks, difficulty swallowing, reduced appetite, and frequent fatigue with low energy.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 large bowl of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube. Decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm before meals.

Agarwood Decoction to Penetrate the Diaphragm,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 181.,For men and women suffering from the five types of qi stagnation, characterized by chest and diaphragm fullness and oppression, pain in the heart and abdomen, regurgitation of food; distension of the flanks, difficulty swallowing, reduced appetite, and frequent fatigue with low energy.

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