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Liver-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction

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Liver-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction,Wind-heat in the Liver and Gallbladder meridians, leading to blood dryness, tendon spasms, and nodular masses, or the formation of warts. Wind-heat and blood dryness in the Liver, Gallbladder, and Small Intestine meridians, causing tendon spasms and nodular masses, or pain in the ears, neck, chest, breasts, and flanks, as well as all conditions related to liver fire.

Formulas Name : Liver-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 清肝益荣汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of Bupleurum, 5 fen of Gardenia seeds (roasted), 1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 1 qian of Paeonia lactiflora (roasted), 5 fen of Rehmannia glutinosa (homemade), 5 fen of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted), 5 fen of Carica papaya (not processed with iron utensils), 5 fen of Poria cocos, 3 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 5 fen of Gentiana scabra (stir-fried with wine until blackened), and 5 fen of Coix seed.

Source

*Annotated Collection of Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 24.

Benefits

Wind-heat in the Liver and Gallbladder meridians, leading to blood dryness, tendon spasms, and nodular masses, or the formation of warts. Wind-heat and blood dryness in the Liver, Gallbladder, and Small Intestine meridians, causing tendon spasms and nodular masses, or pain in the ears, neck, chest, breasts, and flanks, as well as all conditions related to liver fire.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction,*Annotated Collection of Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 24.,Wind-heat in the Liver and Gallbladder meridians, leading to blood dryness, tendon spasms, and nodular masses, or the formation of warts. Wind-heat and blood dryness in the Liver, Gallbladder, and Small Intestine meridians, causing tendon spasms and nodular masses, or pain in the ears, neck, chest, breasts, and flanks, as well as all conditions related to liver fire.

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