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Liver-Suppressing and Qi-Clearing Decoction,Anger injures the liver, leading to fainting and a sensation of fullness and distension due to stagnation.

Formulas Name : Liver-Suppressing and Qi-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 抑肝清气饮

Drug Formulation

Xiangfu (processed with feces) 1 qian, Cangzhu (soaked in rice water) 8 fen, Fuxiong 7 fen, Shenqu (roasted) 8 fen, Bai Fuling (peeled) 7 fen,Gardenia (stir-fried with ginger juice until black) 7 fen, Coptis (stir-fried with ginger juice) 7 fen, Trifoliate Orange (stir-fried with wheat bran) 7 fen, Licorice 3 fen, Agarwood (ground with water) 2 fen, Hawthorn 7 fen.

Source

*Supplements to the Inner Canon*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Anger injures the liver, leading to fainting and a sensation of fullness and distension due to stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take after meals.

Liver-Suppressing and Qi-Clearing Decoction,*Supplements to the Inner Canon*, Volume 1.,Anger injures the liver, leading to fainting and a sensation of fullness and distension due to stagnation.

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