Da Fu Pi Decoction

Da Fu Pi Decoction,For women with blood stagnation manifested solely as abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Da Fu Pi Decoction

Chinese Name : 大腹皮饮

Drug Formulation

Da Fu Pi, Fang Ji, Mu Tong, Hou Po (processed with ginger), Gua Lou, Huang Qi, Zhi Ke (fried with wheat bran), Sang Bai Pi (roasted), Da Huang (steamed), Chen Pi, Qing Pi, and Wu Wei Zi—each in equal parts.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 18.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For women with blood stagnation manifested solely as abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 liang per dose; boil with 1 bowl of water until reduced to 6 fen of a zhan; strain out the residue; add 1 fen of wine; take while warm, at any time.

Da Fu Pi Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 18.,For women with blood stagnation manifested solely as abdominal distension.

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