Modified Guangmao Kuijian Decoction，*Essentials of Formulas and Syndromes*, Volume 2.，Abdominal distension with a mass as hard as stone; restlessness whether sitting or lying down; scanty, red urine and stool; shortness of breath and wheezing; generalized edema due to deficiency.
Modified Guangmao Kuijian Decoction
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Formulas Name : Modified Guangmao Kuijian Decoction
Chinese Name : 加减广茂溃坚汤
Drug Formulation
Magnolia Bark 4 fen, Scutellaria Root 5 fen, Amomum Fruit 2 fen, Cardamom Seed 2 fen, Cimicifuga Root 2 fen, Safflower 2 fen, Licorice Root 2 fen, Angelica Root 5 fen, Coptis Root 5 fen, Guangmao 3 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel 3 fen, Bupleurum Root 3 fen, Alisma Rhizome 3 fen, Shenqu 3 fen, Atractylodes Rhizome 1 qian,Poria 1 qian, Pinellia 7 fen, Evodia 1 fen, Green Tangerine Peel 3 fen, Ginger 3 slices.
Source
*Essentials of Formulas and Syndromes*, Volume 2.
Benefits
Abdominal distension with a mass as hard as stone; restlessness whether sitting or lying down; scanty, red urine and stool; shortness of breath and wheezing; generalized edema due to deficiency.
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Modified Guangmao Kuijian Decoction,Abdominal distension with a mass as hard as stone; restlessness whether sitting or lying down; scanty, red urine and stool; shortness of breath and wheezing; generalized edema due to deficiency.