Four-Ingredient Zhi Shi Powder

Four-Ingredient Zhi Shi Powder,Deficiency of liver qi, pain in both flanks.

Formulas Name : Four-Ingredient Zhi Shi Powder

Chinese Name : 四味枳实散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Zhi Shi, 5 qian of Ren Shen, 5 qian of Chuan Xiong, 5 qian of Shao Yao.

Source

From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Deficiency of liver qi, pain in both flanks.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with ginger and jujube decoction.

Four-Ingredient Zhi Shi Powder,From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,Deficiency of liver qi, pain in both flanks.

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