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Decoction for Relieving Abdominal Distension and Eliminating Masses,Abdominal fullness and cold distension.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Relieving Abdominal Distension and Eliminating Masses

Chinese Name : 中满分消汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (Banxia) 1 qian, Magnolia Bark (Houpo) 5 fen, Coptis (Huanglian) 5 fen, Phellodendron Bark (Huangbai) (all four ingredients prepared with ginger) 5 fen, Sichuan Aconite (Chuanwu) (roasted) 5 fen, Dried Ginger (Ganjiang) (roasted) 5 fen, Evodia Fruit (Wuzhuyu) (cleaned, use those with open caps, stir-fried) 5 fen,Cardamom (roasted, ground) 5 fen, Wood Fragrance 5 fen, Ginseng 5 fen, Poria 1 qian 5 fen, Alisma 1 qian 5 fen, Fresh Ginger 5 slices.

Source

From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 13.

Benefits

Abdominal fullness and cold distension.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; take while still slightly warm before meals.

Note

Strictly avoid sexual activity, raw and cold foods, roasted or fried foods, alcohol, wheat products, vinegar, and salted sauces.

Decoction for Relieving Abdominal Distension and Eliminating Masses，From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 13.，Abdominal fullness and cold distension.

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