Decoction for Harmonizing the Flanks

Decoction for Harmonizing the Flanks,Pain in the flanks and ribs. The pain subsides intermittently, followed by a sensation of distension; belching brings relief, but is immediately followed by abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Harmonizing the Flanks

Chinese Name : 和胁饮

Drug Formulation

Zhike, Qingpi, Curcuma, Xiangfu, and Licorice.

Source

From *A Clear Illumination of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Pain in the flanks and ribs. The pain subsides intermittently, followed by a sensation of distension; belching brings relief, but is immediately followed by abdominal pain.

Decoction for Harmonizing the Flanks,From *A Clear Illumination of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 10.,Pain in the flanks and ribs. The pain subsides intermittently, followed by a sensation of distension; belching brings relief, but is immediately followed by abdominal pain.

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