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Liver-Relieving Decoction

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Liver-Relieving Decoction,For chest and flank distension, fullness, and pain due to liver qi stagnation, as well as diarrhea and fetal restlessness.

Formulas Name : Liver-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 解肝煎

Drug Formulation

Dried tangerine peel 1.5 qian, Pinellia 1.5 qian, Magnolia bark 1.5 qian, Poria 1.5 qian, Perilla leaf 1 qian, Peony root 1 qian, Amomum 0.7 fen.

Source

From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For chest and flank distension, fullness, and pain due to liver qi stagnation, as well as diarrhea and fetal restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 1.5 zhong of water with 3–5 slices of fresh ginger, then take the decoction.

Liver-Relieving Decoction,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For chest and flank distension, fullness, and pain due to liver qi stagnation, as well as diarrhea and fetal restlessness.

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