Liver-Harmonizing Decoction (Variant)

Liver-Harmonizing Decoction (Variant),Excessive or uncontrolled emotions lead to liver qi imbalance, allowing pathogenic factors to invade the spleen and stomach; symptoms include distension and fullness in the epigastrium, extending to the flanks with a sense of oppression and fullness, dizziness, and vomiting; the pulse is floating and taut.

Formulas Name : Liver-Harmonizing Decoction (Variant)

Chinese Name : 平肝饮子

Drug Formulation

Fangfeng (stem removed) 1 liang, Guizhi (unroasted) 1 liang, Zhike (pulp removed, fried with wheat bran) 1 liang,Red Peony Root 1 liang, Platycodon Root (stem removed, stir-fried) 1 liang, Wood Fragrance (unroasted) half a liang, Ginseng half a liang, Areca Nut half a liang, Angelica Root (stem removed, soaked in wine) half a liang, Sichuan Lovage half a liang, Dried Tangerine Peel half a liang, Licorice (roasted) half a liang.

Source

From *Jisheng*, cited in Volume 6 of *Yifang Dacheng*.

Benefits

Excessive or uncontrolled emotions lead to liver qi imbalance, allowing pathogenic factors to invade the spleen and stomach; symptoms include distension and fullness in the epigastrium, extending to the flanks with a sense of oppression and fullness, dizziness, and vomiting; the pulse is floating and taut.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm, at any time.

Liver-Harmonizing Decoction (Variant),From *Jisheng*, cited in Volume 6 of *Yifang Dacheng*.,Excessive or uncontrolled emotions lead to liver qi imbalance, allowing pathogenic factors to invade the spleen and stomach; symptoms include distension and fullness in the epigastrium, extending to the flanks with a sense of oppression and fullness, dizziness, and vomiting; the pulse is floating and taut.

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