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Chicken Gizzard Decoction,For distension caused by qi stagnation; also treats spleen-stomach deficiency combined with stagnation, where food cannot be properly digested and transformed.

Formulas Name : Chicken Gizzard Decoction

Chinese Name : 鸡胵汤

Drug Formulation

4 qian of raw chicken gizzard (thoroughly cleaned of any grit, stones, or residue, then crushed), 3 qian of Atractylodes, 4 qian of raw Hangzhou peony root, 2 qian of Bupleurum, 2 qian of Guangdong tangerine peel, and 3 qian of ginger.

Source

From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For distension caused by qi stagnation; also treats spleen-stomach deficiency combined with stagnation, where food cannot be properly digested and transformed.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Chicken Gizzard Decoction,From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.,For distension caused by qi stagnation; also treats spleen-stomach deficiency combined with stagnation, where food cannot be properly digested and transformed.

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