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Liver-Soothing and Hard-Mass-Dissolving Decoction

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Liver-Soothing and Hard-Mass-Dissolving Decoction,Tendon nodules, stone abscesses.

Formulas Name : Liver-Soothing and Hard-Mass-Dissolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 舒肝溃坚汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Summer Deadgrass, 2 qian of Stiff Silkworm (roasted), 1 qian 5 fen of Cyperus Rhizome (wine-fried),Calcined Oyster Shell 1 qian 5 fen, Angelica sinensis 1 qian, White Peony Root (vinegar-fried) 1 qian, Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Bupleurum 1 qian, Ligusticum wallichii 1 qian, Manchurian Pangolin Scale 1 qian, Safflower 5 fen, Sliced Turmeric 5 fen, Licorice (raw) 5 fen.

Source

From *The Golden Mirror*, Volume 64.

Benefits

Tendon nodules, stone abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Use 50 cun of lampwick as a guide; add 3 zhong of water and decoct until reduced to 1 zhong; take warm after meals.

Liver-Soothing and Hard-Mass-Dissolving Decoction,From *The Golden Mirror*, Volume 64.,Tendon nodules, stone abscesses.

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