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Decoction of Equal Parts for Draining the Heart,For lung heat with abdominal distension resulting from heart fire overpowering metal.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Equal Parts for Draining the Heart

Chinese Name : 泻心各半汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanhuanglian, licorice, mulberry bark, and lycium bark.

Source

From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For lung heat with abdominal distension resulting from heart fire overpowering metal.

Decoction of Equal Parts for Draining the Heart，From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 3.，For lung heat with abdominal distension resulting from heart fire overpowering metal.

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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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