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Decoction for Warming the Intestines and Relieving Constipation

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Decoction for Warming the Intestines and Relieving Constipation,Constipation, lower abdominal pain, bloating in the chest, aversion to cold, and a preference for drinking hot soup.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Warming the Intestines and Relieving Constipation

Chinese Name : 温肠开闭汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang Ba Tian Ji, 1 liang Atractylodes macrocephala, 5 qian Cornus officinalis, 2 qian Aconite.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Constipation, lower abdominal pain, bloating in the chest, aversion to cold, and a preference for drinking hot soup.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Warming the Intestines and Relieving Constipation,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Constipation, lower abdominal pain, bloating in the chest, aversion to cold, and a preference for drinking hot soup.

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