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Anger-Calming Decoction

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Anger-Calming Decoction,Sudden and severe agitation; a sudden fit of rage accompanied by shouting and cursing; severe pain in both flanks and hoarseness; intense thirst; a dry, cracked tongue; red eyes; and a full, irregular liver pulse.

Formulas Name : Anger-Calming Decoction

Chinese Name : 平怒汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of White Peony Root, 1 liang of Moutan Bark, 1 liang of Chinese Angelica Root, 5 qian of Fried Gardenia Fruit, 5 qian of Schizonepeta (fried until black), 3 qian of Trichosanthes Root, 1 qian of Licorice Root, and 3 qian of Cyperus Rhizome.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Sudden and severe agitation; a sudden fit of rage accompanied by shouting and cursing; severe pain in both flanks and hoarseness; intense thirst; a dry, cracked tongue; red eyes; and a full, irregular liver pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Anger-Calming Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,Sudden and severe agitation; a sudden fit of rage accompanied by shouting and cursing; severe pain in both flanks and hoarseness; intense thirst; a dry, cracked tongue; red eyes; and a full, irregular liver pulse.

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