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Decoction for Moistening Dryness and Resolving Phlegm

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Decoction for Moistening Dryness and Resolving Phlegm,Severe stagnation of liver qi; old phlegm has congealed into a sticky mass, stagnating in the throat—one wishes to swallow it but cannot, and wishes to vomit it but cannot.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Moistening Dryness and Resolving Phlegm

Chinese Name : 润燥破痰汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of White Peony Root, 1 qian of Cyperus Rhizome, 5 fen of Indigo Powder, 2 qian of Trichosanthes Root, 2 qian of White Mustard Seed, 5 qian of Scrophularia Root, 3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Chinese Yam.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Severe stagnation of liver qi; old phlegm has congealed into a sticky mass, stagnating in the throat—one wishes to swallow it but cannot, and wishes to vomit it but cannot.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Moistening Dryness and Resolving Phlegm,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Severe stagnation of liver qi; old phlegm has congealed into a sticky mass, stagnating in the throat—one wishes to swallow it but cannot, and wishes to vomit it but cannot.

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