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Modified Xi Ben Decoction

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Modified Xi Ben Decoction,Lung stagnation.

Formulas Name : Modified Xi Ben Decoction

Chinese Name : 增损息贲汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (washed in boiling water 7 times) 1.5 qian, Evodia (washed in boiling water) 1.5 qian, Cinnamon Bark 1.5 qian, Ginseng 0.7 fen, Mulberry Bark (roasted) 0.7 fen, Bitter Nettle 0.7 fen, Licorice (roasted) 0.5 fen.

Source

From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 41.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Lung stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Add 7 slices of fresh ginger and 2 jujubes; decoct in water and take orally.

Modified Xi Ben Decoction,From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 41.,Lung stagnation.

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