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Cold-Dispelling Decoction,Abdominal pain persists throughout the day; pressing on the abdomen brings relief, but drinking cold liquids intensifies the pain.

Formulas Name : Cold-Dispelling Decoction

Chinese Name : 消寒饮

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 5 qian of Ginseng, 1 qian of Cinnamon bark, 1 qian of Cardamom, 1 qian of Licorice.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Abdominal pain persists throughout the day; pressing on the abdomen brings relief, but drinking cold liquids intensifies the pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Symptoms will cease after one dose.

Cold-Dispelling Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.，Abdominal pain persists throughout the day; pressing on the abdomen brings relief, but drinking cold liquids intensifies the pain.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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