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Li Zhong Huo Tan Decoction

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Li Zhong Huo Tan Decoction,Heat and phlegm in the stomach above the diaphragm.

Formulas Name : Li Zhong Huo Tan Decoction

Chinese Name : 理中豁痰汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala 1 qian, Paeonia lactiflora 1 qian, Ginseng 7 fen, Poria cocos 7 fen, Pinellia ternata 7 fen, Processed Trichosanthes kirilowii seeds 7 fen, Dried tangerine peel 7 fen, Asparagus cochinchinensis 7 fen, Barley malt (roasted) 7 fen, Scutellaria baicalensis 5 fen (roasted with wine), Cyperus rotundus 5 fen (roasted with salt water), Coptis chinensis 5 fen (roasted with ginger juice), Cornus officinalis 5 fen,Zhishi 3 fen, Licorice 3 fen.

Source

From *Essential Prescriptions*, cited in Volume 2 of *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: The Chapter on the Inner Landscape*.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

Heat and phlegm in the stomach above the diaphragm.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain out the residue, add 2 spoonfuls of ginger juice and 6 spoonfuls of bamboo sap, and take as directed.

Li Zhong Huo Tan Decoction,From *Essential Prescriptions*, cited in Volume 2 of *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: The Chapter on the Inner Landscape*.,Heat and phlegm in the stomach above the diaphragm.

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