Minor Qi-Descending Decoction，From *Yilin*, cited in Volume 41 of *Yitong*.，Qi fails to rise and fall properly, resulting in excess above and deficiency below, with an accumulation of phlegm and saliva; pain in the spleen region, often caused by injury, frequently arises from going from hunger to sudden overindulgence, which the weak stomach struggles to digest. Symptoms include distension of the chest and abdomen, fullness and obstruction beneath the heart, regurgitation of sour fluid, inability to eat, and pain in the flanks and back.For sudden rebellion of liver pathogenic factors, with turbid qi accumulating in the upper burner and excessive phlegm causing hoarseness.
Minor Qi-Descending Decoction
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Formulas Name : Minor Qi-Descending Decoction
Chinese Name : 小降气汤
Drug Formulation
2 qian of Perilla frutescens (cultivated), 2 qian of Tiantai Wuyao, 2 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 2 qian of Chenpi, and 0.5 fen of licorice (roasted).
Source
From *Yilin*, cited in Volume 41 of *Yitong*.
Benefits
Qi fails to rise and fall properly, resulting in excess above and deficiency below, with an accumulation of phlegm and saliva; pain in the spleen region, often caused by injury, frequently arises from going from hunger to sudden overindulgence, which the weak stomach struggles to digest. Symptoms include distension of the chest and abdomen, fullness and obstruction beneath the heart, regurgitation of sour fluid, inability to eat, and pain in the flanks and back.For sudden rebellion of liver pathogenic factors, with turbid qi accumulating in the upper burner and excessive phlegm causing hoarseness.
Instructions for Use
Half a water cup; add 3 slices of ginger and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 7 parts; take after a meal.
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Minor Qi-Descending Decoction,Qi fails to rise and fall properly, resulting in excess above and deficiency below, with an accumulation of phlegm and saliva; pain in the spleen region, often caused by injury, frequently arises from going from hunger to sudden overindulgence, which the weak stomach struggles to digest. Symptoms include distension of the chest and abdomen, fullness and obstruction beneath the heart, regurgitation of sour fluid, inability to eat, and pain in the flanks and back.For sudden rebellion of liver pathogenic factors, with turbid qi accumulating in the upper burner and excessive phlegm causing hoarseness.