Double Jujube Decoction

Double Jujube Decoction,Disharmony of the spleen and stomach, discomfort in the chest and diaphragm, stagnation of food and drink, failure of qi to rise and fall, distension and pain in the abdomen and flanks, vomiting, and nausea.

Formulas Name : Double Jujube Decoction

Chinese Name : 双枣汤

Drug Formulation

Cyperus rhizome (hairs removed) 8 liang, green tangerine peel (white pith removed, stir-fried until yellow) 6 liang, licorice root (roasted) half a liang.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Disharmony of the spleen and stomach, discomfort in the chest and diaphragm, stagnation of food and drink, failure of qi to rise and fall, distension and pain in the abdomen and flanks, vomiting, and nausea.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, add 2 large jujubes and 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 parts, and take before meals; alternatively, it may be dissolved in salted water.

Double Jujube Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.,Disharmony of the spleen and stomach, discomfort in the chest and diaphragm, stagnation of food and drink, failure of qi to rise and fall, distension and pain in the abdomen and flanks, vomiting, and nausea.

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