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Decoction for Resolving Phlegm and Regulating Qi,Qi stagnation causing cloudiness in the head and eyes.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Resolving Phlegm and Regulating Qi

Chinese Name : 消痰流气饮

Drug Formulation

Stiff Silkworm, Acorus tatarinowii, Wood Fragrance, Akebia, Chrysanthemum, Fangfeng, Qianghuo, Coptis, Scutellaria, Licorice, and Chuanxiong—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Collected Works on Surgery*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Qi stagnation causing cloudiness in the head and eyes.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with clear tea.

Decoction for Resolving Phlegm and Regulating Qi，From *Collected Works on Surgery*, Volume 2.，Qi stagnation causing cloudiness in the head and eyes.

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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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