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Hou Xin Decoction,Biliary distension.

Formulas Name : Hou Xin Decoction

Chinese Name : 后辛汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 1 qian, Yujin 2 qian, Guangpi 1 qian, Danggui 2 qian, Fuling 2 qian, Zhizipi 1 qian (stir-fried with ginger juice), Jili 4 qian, Zhike 1 qian, Hehuanhua 2 qian, Foshou 0.5 fen.

Source

From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Biliary distension.

Hou Xin Decoction,From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 4.,Biliary distension.

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