Decoction of Ten Barks and Five Seeds

Decoction of Ten Barks and Five Seeds,For all types of distension and swelling, as well as qi deficiency with abdominal fullness and isolated abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Ten Barks and Five Seeds

Chinese Name : 十皮五子饮

Drug Formulation

Poria peel 1 qian 5 fen, cardamom peel 1 qian 5 fen, peony bark 1 qian 5 fen, lycium bark 1 qian 5 fen, acanthopanax bark 1 qian 5 fen, areca nut peel 1 qian 5 fen, licorice peel 1 qian 5 fen, dodder seed 1 qian 5 fen, areca nut 1 qian 5 fen, plantain seed 1 qian 5 fen,1 qian 5 fen of ginger peel, 1 qian 5 fen of akebia bark, 1 qian 5 fen of papaya peel, 1 qian 5 fen of perilla seeds, 1 qian 5 fen of shepherd’s purse seeds.

Source

*Feng’s Treasure Chest*, Volume 14.

Benefits

For all types of distension and swelling, as well as qi deficiency with abdominal fullness and isolated abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and drink. To cure the condition permanently, divide the 15 herbs into equal parts and grind them into a fine powder. Take one male pig liver that has not yet been boiled; first bring it to a boil in warm water, then remove it. Use the tip of a bamboo skewer to pierce several holes in the liver, fill them with the herbal powder, steam until cooked, slice it, and eat it dipped in crushed garlic. Consume no more than one or two portions. The condition will never recur.

Decoction of Ten Barks and Five Seeds,*Feng’s Treasure Chest*, Volume 14.,For all types of distension and swelling, as well as qi deficiency with abdominal fullness and isolated abdominal distension.

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