Depression-Relieving Decoction

Depression-Relieving Decoction,Scrofula due to stagnation in the liver and gallbladder.

Formulas Name : Depression-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 开郁散

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root 5 qian, Chinese Angelica Root 2 qian, White Mustard Seed 3 qian, Bupleurum Root 1 qian, Fried Licorice Root 8 fen, Whole Scorpions 3, Atractylodes Macrocephala 3 qian, Poria 3 qian, Curcuma 2 qian, Cyperus Rhizome 3 qian, and Tiankuicao 3 qian.

Source

From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Scrofula due to stagnation in the liver and gallbladder.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Depression-Relieving Decoction,From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 8.,Scrofula due to stagnation in the liver and gallbladder.

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