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Decoction of Zhi Ke,Liver-related cough, pain in the flanks.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Zhi Ke

Chinese Name : 枳壳煮散

Drug Formulation

Zhike, Jiegeng, Gancao, Xixin, Gegen, Rou gui, Juhong, Suzi, ginger, and jujube.

Source

From *Classification and Treatment of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Liver-related cough, pain in the flanks.

Decoction of Zhi Ke，From *Classification and Treatment of Syndromes*, Volume 2.，Liver-related cough, pain in the flanks.

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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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