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Decoction to Support the Gallbladder and Promote Urination

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Decoction to Support the Gallbladder and Promote Urination,Gallbladder qi is obstructed due to fright; essence cannot be discharged, leading to white turbid discharge and pain in the urethra, as if pricked by needles.

Formulas Name : Decoction to Support the Gallbladder and Promote Urination

Chinese Name : 助胆导水汤

Drug Formulation

Bamboo Shavings 3 qian, Fructus Aurantii 1 qian, Plantain Seeds 3 qian, White Peony Root 5 qian, Atractylodes 3 qian, Talc 1 qian, Akebia 2 qian, Coix Seed 3 qian, Poria 2 qian.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Gallbladder qi is obstructed due to fright; essence cannot be discharged, leading to white turbid discharge and pain in the urethra, as if pricked by needles.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction to Support the Gallbladder and Promote Urination,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.,Gallbladder qi is obstructed due to fright; essence cannot be discharged, leading to white turbid discharge and pain in the urethra, as if pricked by needles.

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