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Liver-Soothing and Depression-Relieving Pills,Indigestion of undigested food, acid regurgitation and epigastric discomfort, hiccups and retching, chest tightness and discomfort, epigastric distension and pain, and stabbing pain in both flanks.

Formulas Name : Liver-Soothing and Depression-Relieving Pills

Chinese Name : 舒肝解郁丸

Drug Formulation

Cardamom seeds 3 liang, Zipu 8 qian, Guangmuxiang 4 qian, Xiangfu 6 qian, Jiao Sanxian 3 liang, Wuzhao Orange 1 liang, Guang Sha 8 qian, Qingxia 1 liang, Agarwood 5 qian, White Peony Root 1 liang, Licorice 5 qian, White Atractylodes 1 liang.

Source

*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas* (Shenyang Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills, each weighing 2 qian.

Benefits

Indigestion of undigested food, acid regurgitation and epigastric discomfort, hiccups and retching, chest tightness and discomfort, epigastric distension and pain, and stabbing pain in both flanks.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill each time, washed down with plain boiled water, twice daily.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Liver-Soothing and Depression-Relieving Pills,*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas* (Shenyang Formula).,Indigestion of undigested food, acid regurgitation and epigastric discomfort, hiccups and retching, chest tightness and discomfort, epigastric distension and pain, and stabbing pain in both flanks.

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