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Changzhong Decoction

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Changzhong Decoction,Used to promote bowel movements in cases of mental exhaustion and qi stagnation.

Formulas Name : Changzhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 畅中汤

Drug Formulation

8 fen of Cyperus rotundus, 1 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 3 qian 5 fen of Shenqu, 7 fen of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 8 fen of Scutellaria baicalensis, 3 fen of Fructus Aurantii, 5 fen of Perilla stem, 3 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 1 slice of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes.

Source

From *Yi’s Medical Notes*.

Benefits

Used to promote bowel movements in cases of mental exhaustion and qi stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Changzhong Decoction,From *Yi’s Medical Notes*.,Used to promote bowel movements in cases of mental exhaustion and qi stagnation.

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