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Opening and Closing Pill

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Opening and Closing Pill,When ear pain has subsided but tinnitus persists, and pressing the ear with the hand temporarily alleviates the ringing, the condition is attributed to yang deficiency with qi stagnation.

Formulas Name : Opening and Closing Pill

Chinese Name : 开闭丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Astragalus, 5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 5 fen of Cinnamon bark, 5 fen of Licorice, 1 qian of Acorus, 1 qian of Polygala, 1 qian of Bupleurum, 1 qian of Cyperus, and 2 qian of Trichosanthes root.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.

Benefits

When ear pain has subsided but tinnitus persists, and pressing the ear with the hand temporarily alleviates the ringing, the condition is attributed to yang deficiency with qi stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Opening and Closing Pill,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.,When ear pain has subsided but tinnitus persists, and pressing the ear with the hand temporarily alleviates the ringing, the condition is attributed to yang deficiency with qi stagnation.

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