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Four-Bark Decoction of Magnolia Fruit

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Four-Bark Decoction of Magnolia Fruit,Damp-heat stagnation in the middle jiao causes distension and fullness.

Formulas Name : Four-Bark Decoction of Magnolia Fruit

Chinese Name : 朴果四皮饮

Drug Formulation

Chuan Pú 1 qian 5 fen, Guang Pi 1 qian 5 fen, Zhu Ling 1 qian 5 fen, Jian Ling Pi 3 qian, Da Fu Pi 3 qian, Cao Guo Ren 1 qian, Qing Pi 1 qian.

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

Damp-heat stagnation in the middle jiao causes distension and fullness.

Instructions for Use

Use 1 liang each of winter melon peel and seeds; decoct them to make a decoction to be used in place of water.

Four-Bark Decoction of Magnolia Fruit，From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.，Damp-heat stagnation in the middle jiao causes distension and fullness.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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