Large Clove Decoction

Large Clove Decoction,Cold invading the Spleen Meridian; cold stagnation in the epigastric region; fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm; stabbing pain in the abdomen and flanks; phlegm rising with aversion to cold; coughing with a sensation of fullness in the chest; hollow sounds from the viscera; reduced appetite; and cold extremities.Cold injury to the spleen and stomach, fullness and stagnation in the epigastrium, chronic cold in the stomach, retained phlegm and fluid retention, stagnant qi that fails to disperse, severe pain in the chest and abdomen, distension of the flanks, diarrhea and loose stools, vomiting and nausea, depletion below and deficiency above, inability to eat or drink, emaciation and lethargy, unceasing spontaneous sweating, and sudden collapse of yang qi.

Formulas Name : Large Clove Decoction

Chinese Name : 大丁香煮散

Drug Formulation

Cloves 1 liang, Aconite Root (roasted, skin and pith removed) 1 liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) 1 liang, Galangal (chopped, stir-fried in oil) 1 liang, Red Beans (hulled) 1 liang, Amomum Seed 1 liang, Green Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 1 liang, Aged Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 1 liang, Licorice Root (roasted) 1 liang, Black Pepper half a liang.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Cold invading the Spleen Meridian; cold stagnation in the epigastric region; fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm; stabbing pain in the abdomen and flanks; phlegm rising with aversion to cold; coughing with a sensation of fullness in the chest; hollow sounds from the viscera; reduced appetite; and cold extremities.Cold injury to the spleen and stomach, fullness and stagnation in the epigastrium, chronic cold in the stomach, retained phlegm and fluid retention, stagnant qi that fails to disperse, severe pain in the chest and abdomen, distension of the flanks, diarrhea and loose stools, vomiting and nausea, depletion below and deficiency above, inability to eat or drink, emaciation and lethargy, unceasing spontaneous sweating, and sudden collapse of yang qi.

Instructions for Use

Crush the ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 7 slices of ginger, and a pinch of salt. Decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take warm before meals.

Large Clove Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.,Cold invading the Spleen Meridian; cold stagnation in the epigastric region; fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm; stabbing pain in the abdomen and flanks; phlegm rising with aversion to cold; coughing with a sensation of fullness in the chest; hollow sounds from the viscera; reduced appetite; and cold extremities.Cold injury to the spleen and stomach, fullness and stagnation in the epigastrium, chronic cold in the stomach, retained phlegm and fluid retention, stagnant qi that fails to disperse, severe pain in the chest and abdomen, distension of the flanks, diarrhea and loose stools, vomiting and nausea, depletion below and deficiency above, inability to eat or drink, emaciation and lethargy, unceasing spontaneous sweating, and sudden collapse of yang qi.

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