Liver-Draining and Stomach-Descending Decoction

Liver-Draining and Stomach-Descending Decoction,For vomiting blood and epistaxis, accompanied by a string-like, long, and forceful pulse on the left side; or distension and fullness beneath the flanks with pain; or frequent hiccups.

Formulas Name : Liver-Draining and Stomach-Descending Decoction

Chinese Name : 泻肝降胃汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Hematite 8 qian (finely ground), Raw Hangzhou Peony Root 1 liang, Raw Shell of Oyster 6 qian (finely ground), Trichosanthes Seed 4 qian (roasted and ground), Licorice 4 qian, Gentian Herb 2 qian, Purified Indigo Powder 2 qian.

Source

From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For vomiting blood and epistaxis, accompanied by a string-like, long, and forceful pulse on the left side; or distension and fullness beneath the flanks with pain; or frequent hiccups.

Liver-Draining and Stomach-Descending Decoction,From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 2.,For vomiting blood and epistaxis, accompanied by a string-like, long, and forceful pulse on the left side; or distension and fullness beneath the flanks with pain; or frequent hiccups.

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