Modified Liver-Clearing and Orifice-Opening Decoction

Modified Liver-Clearing and Orifice-Opening Decoction,Chronic hepatic coma caused by deficiency of both qi and blood, residual heat in the liver and gallbladder that has not been cleared, and damp phlegm obscuring the orifices.

Formulas Name : Modified Liver-Clearing and Orifice-Opening Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味清肝开窍汤

Drug Formulation

15 g raw Astragalus, 10 g Angelica sinensis, 15 g red peony root, 15 g white peony root, 30 g Polygonum multiflorum vine, 15 g Artemisia capillaris, 10 g Agastache, 10 g Agastache rugosa, 10 g apricot kernels, 10 g tangerine peel, 10 g Curcuma, 10 g Polygala,Acorus rhizome 10 g, Coptis rhizome 4.5 g, Amber powder 1.2 g (dissolved in water), Antelope horn powder 0.6 g (dissolved in water).

Source

Formula by Guan Youbo, cited in *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Chronic hepatic coma caused by deficiency of both qi and blood, residual heat in the liver and gallbladder that has not been cleared, and damp phlegm obscuring the orifices.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take once daily.

Modified Liver-Clearing and Orifice-Opening Decoction,Formula by Guan Youbo, cited in *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 1.,Chronic hepatic coma caused by deficiency of both qi and blood, residual heat in the liver and gallbladder that has not been cleared, and damp phlegm obscuring the orifices.

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