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Decoction for Balancing Wood and Earth

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Decoction for Balancing Wood and Earth,Latent spleen fire; stagnant blood accumulates and fails to disperse; severe pain in the right flank; swelling as large as a double-walled cup; cannot be pressed with the hand; pressing it causes even greater pain.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Balancing Wood and Earth

Chinese Name : 木土两平汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of gypsum, 3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Atractylodes, 3 qian of stir-fried Gardenia, 5 qian of white peony root, and 1 qian of licorice.

Source

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

Benefits

Latent spleen fire; stagnant blood accumulates and fails to disperse; severe pain in the right flank; swelling as large as a double-walled cup; cannot be pressed with the hand; pressing it causes even greater pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Balancing Wood and Earth,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,Latent spleen fire; stagnant blood accumulates and fails to disperse; severe pain in the right flank; swelling as large as a double-walled cup; cannot be pressed with the hand; pressing it causes even greater pain.

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