Oyster Shell and Ben Tun Decoction，From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.，Ben Tun: Qi rises from the lower abdomen, colliding with the chest, accompanied by cold extremities.
Oyster Shell and Ben Tun Decoction
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Formulas Name : Oyster Shell and Ben Tun Decoction
Chinese Name : 牡蛎奔豚汤
Drug Formulation
Oyster Shell (roasted) 3 liang, Cinnamon Bark 8 liang, White Bark of Plum Root 1 jin (sliced), Licorice 3 liang (roasted).
Source
From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.
Processing
Chop the ingredients as directed.
Benefits
Ben Tun: Qi rises from the lower abdomen, colliding with the chest, accompanied by cold extremities.
Instructions for Use
Boil 1 dou 7 sheng of water with the plum root bark until reduced to 7 sheng; strain out the residue, add the remaining herbs, and boil again until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into doses of 5 he; take three times during the day and twice at night.
Note
Avoid raw scallions, seaweed, and Chinese cabbage.
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Oyster Shell and Ben Tun Decoction,Ben Tun: Qi rises from the lower abdomen, colliding with the chest, accompanied by cold extremities.