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.
Liver-Harmonizing Decoction (Variant)
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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.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
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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.