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Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Softening Hardened Masses,Caused by internal injury due to pent-up anger and stagnation, with phlegm-fire congealing to form scrofula.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Softening Hardened Masses

Chinese Name : 养阴软坚汤

Drug Formulation

Haisi, Ophiopogon tuber, Sichuan fritillary bulb, Poria cocos, tangerine peel, glehnia root, raw rehmannia root, oyster shell, raw licorice root, kelp, kombu, and Pinellia tuber.

Source

From *Short Path to the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Caused by internal injury due to pent-up anger and stagnation, with phlegm-fire congealing to form scrofula.

Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Softening Hardened Masses，From *Short Path to the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 1.，Caused by internal injury due to pent-up anger and stagnation, with phlegm-fire congealing to form scrofula.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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