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Clove Bark Decoction,Severe cold stagnation that has persisted for a long time without resolution.

Formulas Name : Clove Bark Decoction

Chinese Name : 丁香皮煮散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of clove bark, half a liang of Beijing-grown Zhi-san-ling (roasted, coarsely chopped), half a liang of areca nut (raw, coarsely chopped), half a liang of white atractylodes, half a liang of turmeric, half a liang of aged tangerine peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and roasted), half a liang of angelica root (sliced, roasted), and half a liang of licorice root (roasted, coarsely chopped).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 57.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Severe cold stagnation that has persisted for a long time without resolution.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 1 jujube-sized piece of fresh ginger (sliced); decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm; 3 times a day and once at night.

Clove Bark Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 57.,Severe cold stagnation that has persisted for a long time without resolution.

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