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Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle and Relieving Pain

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Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle and Relieving Pain,For all cases of sudden, severe epigastric pain.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle and Relieving Pain

Chinese Name : 和中蠲痛汤

Drug Formulation

Cardamom (must be from Jianning; if unavailable, use white cardamom), hawthorn, cyperus, ligusticum, pinellia, atractylodes, magnolia bark, cardamom, triturated citrus peel, and roasted ginger.

Source

*Six Essentials of Medicine*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For all cases of sudden, severe epigastric pain.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.

Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle and Relieving Pain,*Six Essentials of Medicine*, Volume 5.,For all cases of sudden, severe epigastric pain.

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