Manjing Decoction

Manjing Decoction,For heat in the Liver Meridian, characterized by redness and pain in the lower abdomen, six pulses that are taut, tight, and long, accompanied by chills and shivering.

Formulas Name : Manjing Decoction

Chinese Name : 蔓荆汤

Drug Formulation

Schisandra berries, Notopterygium root, Angelica root, Ephedra, Schizonepeta spikes, Peony root, Akebia stem, and Licorice root—all in equal parts.

Source

From *Formulas Recorded in History*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For heat in the Liver Meridian, characterized by redness and pain in the lower abdomen, six pulses that are taut, tight, and long, accompanied by chills and shivering.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct with 1 zhan of water and 1 stalk of scallion white; drink the decoction with the residue after a meal.

Manjing Decoction,From *Formulas Recorded in History*, Volume 1.,For heat in the Liver Meridian, characterized by redness and pain in the lower abdomen, six pulses that are taut, tight, and long, accompanied by chills and shivering.

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