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Liver-Soothing Elixir

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Liver-Soothing Elixir,Distension in the flanks, belching with acid regurgitation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and lethargy.

Formulas Name : Liver-Soothing Elixir

Chinese Name : 舒肝灵

Drug Formulation

12 liang of Angelica sinensis, 12 liang of Hangzhou peony root, 12 liang of Cyperus rotundus, 12 liang of Bupleurum, 12 liang of Sichuan magnolia bark, 12 liang of Moutan bark, 12 liang of Sichuan ligusticum,12 liang of Wood Fragrance, 10 liang of Small Trifoliate Orange, 12 liang of Guangpi, 12 liang of Sliced Turmeric, 12 liang of Corydalis, 15 liang of Amomum, 25 liang of Roasted Sanxian, 22 liang of Roasted Areca Nut, 10 liang of Cloves, 12 liang of Wuyao, 22 liang of Green Tangerine Peel,ground cardamom 12 liang, Jianqu 12 liang, baking soda 40 liang, agarwood 12 liang, fried licorice root 10 liang.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Datong Formula).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with water to form pills, each weighing 3 qian 5 fen per 100 pills, and coat with red rice yeast and talc.

Benefits

Distension in the flanks, belching with acid regurgitation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and lethargy.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose.

Liver-Soothing Elixir,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Datong Formula).,Distension in the flanks, belching with acid regurgitation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and lethargy.

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