Liver-Harmonizing and Toxin-Clearing Decoction，*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.，A person who is prone to anger and easily agitated may suddenly experience distension and fullness in both flanks, followed by chills and fever, and subsequently extreme flank pain so severe that pressing the affected area with the hand is unbearable. This formula is indicated for cases where extreme flank pain leads to the formation of an abscess.
Liver-Harmonizing and Toxin-Clearing Decoction
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Formulas Name : Liver-Harmonizing and Toxin-Clearing Decoction
Chinese Name : 化肝消毒汤
Drug Formulation
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) 3 liang, Chinese Angelica Root (Dang Gui) 3 liang, Fried Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) 5 qian, Raw Licorice Root (Gan Cao) 3 qian, Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) 5 liang.
Source
*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.
Benefits
A person who is prone to anger and easily agitated may suddenly experience distension and fullness in both flanks, followed by chills and fever, and subsequently extreme flank pain so severe that pressing the affected area with the hand is unbearable. This formula is indicated for cases where extreme flank pain leads to the formation of an abscess.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water until reduced to one bowl of liquid; drink the decoction.
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Liver-Harmonizing and Toxin-Clearing Decoction,A person who is prone to anger and easily agitated may suddenly experience distension and fullness in both flanks, followed by chills and fever, and subsequently extreme flank pain so severe that pressing the affected area with the hand is unbearable. This formula is indicated for cases where extreme flank pain leads to the formation of an abscess.