Magnolia Decoction,From *Yan Nian*, cited in Volume 8 of *Wai Tai*.,For heat-phlegm-fluid accumulation and qi stagnation, manifested as fullness and pain in both flanks and inability to eat.
Magnolia Decoction
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Formulas Name : Magnolia Decoction
Chinese Name : 木兰汤
Drug Formulation
3 liang of Magnolia, 3 liang of Trifoliate Orange Fruit (roasted), 3 liang of Scutellaria, 3 liang of Atractylodes, 2 liang of Lo Lu root, 2 liang of White Polygonum, 2 liang of Cimicifuga, 2 liang of Peony, 2 liang of Platycodon, 4 liang of Fresh Ginger, 4 liang of Rhubarb (one version includes 3 liang of Scrophularia).
Source
From *Yan Nian*, cited in Volume 8 of *Wai Tai*.
Benefits
For heat-phlegm-fluid accumulation and qi stagnation, manifested as fullness and pain in both flanks and inability to eat.
Instructions for Use
Decoct the above herbs in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng and 6 he; divide into 3 doses. Take one dose after walking 3–4 li.
Note
Avoid peaches, plums, pork, and sparrow meat.
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Magnolia Decoction,For heat-phlegm-fluid accumulation and qi stagnation, manifested as fullness and pain in both flanks and inability to eat.