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Lidan Decoction,Convalescent phase of biliary ascariasis.

Formulas Name : Lidan Decoction

Chinese Name : 利胆汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Bupleurum, 5 qian of Artemisia capillaris, 5 qian of Curcuma, 5 qian of Scutellaria, 5 qian of Paeonia alba, 5 qian of Rheum (added later), 1 liang of Lonicera, 1 liang of Isatis leaf, 1 liang of Desmodium, 3 qian of sodium silicate (to be taken separately), 4 qian of Aquilaria.

Source

Formula cited from *New Acute Abdominal Disorders* by Qingdao Taixi Hospital.

Benefits

Convalescent phase of biliary ascariasis.

Lidan Decoction,Formula cited from *New Acute Abdominal Disorders* by Qingdao Taixi Hospital.,Convalescent phase of biliary ascariasis.

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