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Ling-Shu Decoction

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Ling-Shu Decoction,For food stagnation that has congealed and accumulated in the stomach and intestines, accompanied by cold pathogens, resulting in unbearable abdominal distension and pain.

Formulas Name : Ling-Shu Decoction

Chinese Name : 棱术饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of areca nut, 1 qian of Sanleng, 1 qian of Pengshu, 1 qian of grass fruit, 1 qian and 5 fen of hawthorn, 1 qian and 5 fen of white peony root, 1 qian and 5 fen of barley malt, 1 qian and 5 fen of tangerine peel, 1 qian and 5 fen of amomum, 1 qian and 5 fen of Guangmuxiang, and 5 fen of licorice.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For food stagnation that has congealed and accumulated in the stomach and intestines, accompanied by cold pathogens, resulting in unbearable abdominal distension and pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while hot.

Ling-Shu Decoction,From *Yu’an*, Volume 4.,For food stagnation that has congealed and accumulated in the stomach and intestines, accompanied by cold pathogens, resulting in unbearable abdominal distension and pain.

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