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.
Liver-Harmonizing Decoction
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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.
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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.