Liver-Calming and Qi-Regulating Decoction，*Hui Chun*, Volume 5.，For pain in the flanks, as well as pain in the lower abdomen extending to the area around the navel, and for internal and external pain associated with hernias.
Liver-Calming and Qi-Regulating Decoction
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Formulas Name : Liver-Calming and Qi-Regulating Decoction
Chinese Name : 平肝流气饮
Drug Formulation
Angelica sinensis (washed with wine) 1 qian, Paeonia lactiflora (stir-fried with wine) 4 fen, Ligusticum chuanxiong 6 fen, Citrus reticulata peel (washed in salted water) 1 qian, Poria cocos (peeled) 1 qian, Pinellia ternata (processed with ginger), Citrus aurantium peel (stir-fried with vinegar) 6 fen, Coptis chinensis (stir-fried with wine) 8 fen, Bupleurum chinense 7 fen, Cyperus rotundus (soaked in a child’s urine, then stir-fried) 8 fen, Magnolia officinalis (stir-fried with ginger juice) 7 fen,Gardenia (stir-fried with salt water) 8 fen, Licorice (roasted, peeled) 4 fen, Evodia (boiled three times, drained, stir-fried) 4 fen.
Source
*Hui Chun*, Volume 5.
Processing
Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.
Benefits
For pain in the flanks, as well as pain in the lower abdomen extending to the area around the navel, and for internal and external pain associated with hernias.
Instructions for Use
Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take hot on an empty stomach.
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Liver-Calming and Qi-Regulating Decoction,For pain in the flanks, as well as pain in the lower abdomen extending to the area around the navel, and for internal and external pain associated with hernias.