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Depressing-Qi-and-Harmonizing-the-Middle Decoction,Fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, with internal heat causing restlessness at night; lying down exacerbates the oppression.

Formulas Name : Depressing-Qi-and-Harmonizing-the-Middle Decoction

Chinese Name : 解郁和中汤

Drug Formulation

Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 1 qian 2 fen, Red Poria 1 qian, Pinellia 8 fen, Green Tangerine Peel (pith removed, stir-fried with vinegar) 5 fen, Cyperus Rhizome (stir-fried with a child’s urine) 1 qian, Trifoliate Orange Peel (stir-fried with wheat bran) 1 qian,Gardenia 1 qian, Coptis (stir-fried with ginger juice) 7 fen, Shenqu (stir-fried) 7 fen, Magnolia Bark (stir-fried with ginger) 7 fen, Xianhu 8 fen, Perilla Seed (crushed) 7 fen, Raw Licorice 4 fen.

Source

*Hui Chun*, Volume 3.

Processing

Crush the above ingredients into one dose.

Benefits

Fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, with internal heat causing restlessness at night; lying down exacerbates the oppression.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take while hot.

Depressing-Qi-and-Harmonizing-the-Middle Decoction,*Hui Chun*, Volume 3.,Fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, with internal heat causing restlessness at night; lying down exacerbates the oppression.

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