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.
Modified Liver-Clearing and Orifice-Opening Decoction
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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.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026
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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.