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Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Relieving Flank Distress

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Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Relieving Flank Distress,For sudden exposure to cold pathogenic qi, resulting in excruciating pain in both flanks that is unbearable, as if they were about to rupture.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Relieving Flank Distress

Chinese Name : 祛寒舒胁汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 5 qian, Cinnamon Bark 3 qian, White Peony Root 2 qian, Chinese Angelica Root 3 qian, Bupleurum Root 5 fen, Atractylodes Macrocephala 1 liang, Licorice Root 5 fen.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For sudden exposure to cold pathogenic qi, resulting in excruciating pain in both flanks that is unbearable, as if they were about to rupture.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Relieving Flank Distress,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.,For sudden exposure to cold pathogenic qi, resulting in excruciating pain in both flanks that is unbearable, as if they were about to rupture.

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