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Cangbai Gancao Decoction

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Cangbai Gancao Decoction,Abdominal pain caused by qi stagnation, with severe and urgent pain; a sensation of distension and fullness in both flanks; a bitter taste in the mouth accompanied by nausea; acid regurgitation and diarrhea, yet the stool remains undischarged.

Formulas Name : Cangbai Gancao Decoction

Chinese Name : 苍白甘草汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 1 liang of white peony root, 1 qian of licorice.

Source

*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Abdominal pain caused by qi stagnation, with severe and urgent pain; a sensation of distension and fullness in both flanks; a bitter taste in the mouth accompanied by nausea; acid regurgitation and diarrhea, yet the stool remains undischarged.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Two doses will cure the condition.

Cangbai Gancao Decoction,*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 2.,Abdominal pain caused by qi stagnation, with severe and urgent pain; a sensation of distension and fullness in both flanks; a bitter taste in the mouth accompanied by nausea; acid regurgitation and diarrhea, yet the stool remains undischarged.

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