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Chuanxiong-Danggui-Cinnamon-Houpo Decoction

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Chuanxiong-Danggui-Cinnamon-Houpo Decoction,Retained fluid. Fullness and distension epigastrically, accompanied by retching and dizziness.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong-Danggui-Cinnamon-Houpo Decoction

Chinese Name : 芎归桂朴汤

Drug Formulation

8 fen of Chuanxiong, 2 qian of Danggui, 8 fen of Guizhi, 1 qian of Houpo, 1 qian of Zhishi, 1 qian of Guangpi, 1 qian 5 fen of Banxia, 3 qian of Poria, 6 fen of Tianma, 2 qian of Chrysanthemum, and 3 slices of fresh ginger.

Source

From *Yi Chuan Sheng Yi*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Retained fluid. Fullness and distension epigastrically, accompanied by retching and dizziness.

Chuanxiong-Danggui-Cinnamon-Houpo Decoction,From *Yi Chuan Sheng Yi*, Volume 3.,Retained fluid. Fullness and distension epigastrically, accompanied by retching and dizziness.

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