Depressing-Qi-Relieving Paulownia Decoction

Depressing-Qi-Relieving Paulownia Decoction,Stagnant Fire. When desires go unfulfilled, extreme stagnation gives rise to fire, leading to restlessness, mental agitation, body heat, and irritability.

Formulas Name : Depressing-Qi-Relieving Paulownia Decoction

Chinese Name : 解郁合欢汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Paulownia flowers, 2 qian of Curcuma, 0.5 fen of Agarwood, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of White Peony root, 2 qian of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 2 qian of Cypress seeds, 1.5 qian of Gardenia, 1 qian of Bupleurum, 1 qian of Peppermint, 2 qian of Poria, 5 red dates, and 4 qian of dried tangerine peel.

Source

From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Stagnant Fire. When desires go unfulfilled, extreme stagnation gives rise to fire, leading to restlessness, mental agitation, body heat, and irritability.

Depressing-Qi-Relieving Paulownia Decoction,From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.,Stagnant Fire. When desires go unfulfilled, extreme stagnation gives rise to fire, leading to restlessness, mental agitation, body heat, and irritability.

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