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Qi-Dispersing Divine Decoction

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Qi-Dispersing Divine Decoction,Aversion to cold and heat; symptoms resembling but not being wind-induced; headache and pain in the cheeks; fullness and oppression in the epigastrium; in severe cases, distension extending from the heart to the flanks; obstruction of the diaphragm and throat; regurgitation of acid and food; joy upon seeing food, but distress after eating; in extreme cases, tinnitus like boiling water, dizziness with a risk of fainting, and inability to recognize people—these are symptoms of wood stagnation.

Formulas Name : Qi-Dispersing Divine Decoction

Chinese Name : 开郁至神汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 qian, Cyperus rhizome 3 qian, Poria 2 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 qian, Angelica sinensis 2 qian, White peony root 5 qian, Dried tangerine peel 5 fen, Licorice 5 fen, Gardenia (roasted) 1 qian, Bupleurum 5 fen.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Aversion to cold and heat; symptoms resembling but not being wind-induced; headache and pain in the cheeks; fullness and oppression in the epigastrium; in severe cases, distension extending from the heart to the flanks; obstruction of the diaphragm and throat; regurgitation of acid and food; joy upon seeing food, but distress after eating; in extreme cases, tinnitus like boiling water, dizziness with a risk of fainting, and inability to recognize people—these are symptoms of wood stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Qi-Dispersing Divine Decoction，*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.，Aversion to cold and heat; symptoms resembling but not being wind-induced; headache and pain in the cheeks; fullness and oppression in the epigastrium; in severe cases, distension extending from the heart to the flanks; obstruction of the diaphragm and throat; regurgitation of acid and food; joy upon seeing food, but distress after eating; in extreme cases, tinnitus like boiling water, dizziness with a risk of fainting, and inability to recognize people—these are symptoms of wood stagnation.

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