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Liver-Harmonizing and Mass-Resolving Decoction

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Liver-Harmonizing and Mass-Resolving Decoction,Severe stagnation of liver qi has formed a mass located below the left flank and above the left abdomen; pain occurs with movement but subsides at rest. Over time, the mass has gradually grown larger, accompanied by a sallow and withered complexion, acid regurgitation, and persistent phlegm production without respite.

Formulas Name : Liver-Harmonizing and Mass-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 平肝消瘕汤

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root 1 liang, Angelica Root 5 qian, White Atractylodes 1 liang, Bupleurum Root 1 qian, Soft-shelled Turtle Carapace 2 qian, Shenqu 1 qian, Hawthorn Fruit 1 qian, Fructus Aurantii Immaturus 1 qian, Pinellia Rhizome 1 qian.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Severe stagnation of liver qi has formed a mass located below the left flank and above the left abdomen; pain occurs with movement but subsides at rest. Over time, the mass has gradually grown larger, accompanied by a sallow and withered complexion, acid regurgitation, and persistent phlegm production without respite.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Harmonizing and Mass-Resolving Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.,Severe stagnation of liver qi has formed a mass located below the left flank and above the left abdomen; pain occurs with movement but subsides at rest. Over time, the mass has gradually grown larger, accompanied by a sallow and withered complexion, acid regurgitation, and persistent phlegm production without respite.

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