Liver-Gallbladder Nourishing Decoction

Liver-Gallbladder Nourishing Decoction,Weakness of gallbladder qi, inability to sleep at night, tossing and turning restlessly, or sleeping only briefly before being startled awake, or falling back asleep only to feel as if being seized.

Formulas Name : Liver-Gallbladder Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 肝胆两益汤

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root 1 liang, Polygala 5 qian, Roasted Jujube Seed 1 liang.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Weakness of gallbladder qi, inability to sleep at night, tossing and turning restlessly, or sleeping only briefly before being startled awake, or falling back asleep only to feel as if being seized.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Gallbladder Nourishing Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,Weakness of gallbladder qi, inability to sleep at night, tossing and turning restlessly, or sleeping only briefly before being startled awake, or falling back asleep only to feel as if being seized.

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