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Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Dried Ginger and Oyster Shell

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Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Dried Ginger and Oyster Shell,For epigastric fullness and distension in the chest and flanks.

Formulas Name : Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Dried Ginger and Oyster Shell

Chinese Name : 小柴胡加干姜牡蛎汤

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum, Pinellia, Ginseng, Licorice, Scutellaria, Fresh Ginger, Jujube, 半两 of Dried Ginger, and 6 money of Oyster Shell.

Source

From *Illustrated Songs on Cold Damage: A Guide to Saving Lives*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For epigastric fullness and distension in the chest and flanks.

Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Dried Ginger and Oyster Shell,From *Illustrated Songs on Cold Damage: A Guide to Saving Lives*, Volume 4.,For epigastric fullness and distension in the chest and flanks.

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