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Liver-Soothing Decoction for Dispelling Stasis

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Liver-Soothing Decoction for Dispelling Stasis,Stagnant blood congealed, causing stabbing pain in both flanks.

Formulas Name : Liver-Soothing Decoction for Dispelling Stasis

Chinese Name : 疏肝散瘀汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Safflower, 1 qian of Sappanwood, 1 qian of Green Tangerine Peel, 1 qian of Bupleurum, 2 qian of Hawthorn, 8 fen of White Peony Root, 8 fen of Wuyao, 8 fen of Cinnamon Twig, 8 fen of Licorice.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Stagnant blood congealed, causing stabbing pain in both flanks.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while hot.

Liver-Soothing Decoction for Dispelling Stasis,From *Yu’an*, Volume 5.,Stagnant blood congealed, causing stabbing pain in both flanks.

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