Er Chen Mu Tong Decoction

Er Chen Mu Tong Decoction,Guan Ge. Inability to eat or drink; obstruction of both urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Er Chen Mu Tong Decoction

Chinese Name : 二陈木通汤

Drug Formulation

Chenpi 1 qian, Banxia 8 fen, Poria 8 fen, Licorice 4 fen, Mutong 1 qian, Talc 1 qian, Ginseng root 1.5 qian.

Source

From Danxi’s formula, cited in *Yi Tong*, Volume 68.

Benefits

Guan Ge. Inability to eat or drink; obstruction of both urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 2 zhan of water, 3 slices of ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take after a meal. Decoct again to induce vomiting.

Er Chen Mu Tong Decoction,From Danxi’s formula, cited in *Yi Tong*, Volume 68.,Guan Ge. Inability to eat or drink; obstruction of both urination and defecation.

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