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Clove-Diaphragm-Penetrating Decoction

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Clove-Diaphragm-Penetrating Decoction,Symptoms include bloating and discomfort, inability to eat, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, occasional distension, and stabbing pain in the abdomen.

Formulas Name : Clove-Diaphragm-Penetrating Decoction

Chinese Name : 丁香透膈汤

Drug Formulation

Cloves 5 qian, Agarwood 5 qian, Frankincense 5 qian (not roasted), Ginseng (stem removed) half liang, Green Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 1 liang, Shenqu 1 liang, Poria (peeled) 2 liang, Licorice (roasted) 2 liang, Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 2 liang, Magnolia Bark (processed with ginger juice) 2 liang,2 liang of Amomum seed, 2 liang of Agastache leaf (top removed), 2 liang of Pinellia (soaked 7 times), 2 liang of Amomum villosum (shell removed), 1 liang of White Cardamom (shell removed), 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala (root tip removed, stir-fried), 1 liang of Barley bran (stir-fried), 1 liang of Cyperus rotundus (stir-fried, hair removed).

Source

*Effective Treatments*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Symptoms include bloating and discomfort, inability to eat, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, occasional distension, and stabbing pain in the abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct with 1.5 zhan of water, adding 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 red date; strain and drink while hot.

Clove-Diaphragm-Penetrating Decoction,*Effective Treatments*, Volume 5.,Symptoms include bloating and discomfort, inability to eat, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, occasional distension, and stabbing pain in the abdomen.

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