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Liver-Harmonizing Decoction

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Liver-Harmonizing Decoction,Anger injures the liver, causing qi to rise in reverse and stir up fire, resulting in restlessness and fever, pain in the flanks, distension and fullness, bleeding, and coughing up blood-tinged sputum.

Formulas Name : Liver-Harmonizing Decoction

Chinese Name : 化肝煎

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Green Tangerine Peel, 2 qian of Dried Tangerine Peel, 2 qian of Peony Root, 1.5 qian of Moutan Bark, 1.5 qian of Gardenia (roasted), 1.5 qian of Alisma (if blood is observed in the lower abdomen, substitute with Licorice), and 2–3 qian of Earth Fritillary Bulb.

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

Anger injures the liver, causing qi to rise in reverse and stir up fire, resulting in restlessness and fever, pain in the flanks, distension and fullness, bleeding, and coughing up blood-tinged sputum.

Instructions for Use

Add 1.5 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take warm after meals.

Liver-Harmonizing Decoction,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,Anger injures the liver, causing qi to rise in reverse and stir up fire, resulting in restlessness and fever, pain in the flanks, distension and fullness, bleeding, and coughing up blood-tinged sputum.

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