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Qi-Regulating and Clarifying Decoction

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Qi-Regulating and Clarifying Decoction,For ascending deficient fire with phlegm-qi stagnation in the ears, manifesting as either blockage or tinnitus; or for intense phlegm-fire with depression, a sense of fullness, difficulty swallowing, and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Qi-Regulating and Clarifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 通明利气汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea (stir-fried in salt water) 1 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala (baked on a tile) 1 qian, Cyperus rotundus (stir-fried in children’s urine) 1 qian, Rehmannia glutinosa (stir-fried in ginger juice) 1 qian, Areca nut 1 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 8 fen, Tangerine peel (soaked in salt water and stir-fried) 1 qian,Fritillaria 3 qian, Coptis (soaked in wine, stir-fried with pig bile) 1 qian, Scutellaria (prepared as above) 1 qian, Phellodendron (stir-fried with wine) 1 qian, Gardenia seeds (stir-fried) 1 qian, Scrophularia (washed with wine) 1 qian, Wood Fragrance 5 fen, Licorice (roasted) 5 fen.

Source

*Rejuvenation*, Volume 5.

Processing

Divide the above ingredients into 2 doses.

Benefits

For ascending deficient fire with phlegm-qi stagnation in the ears, manifesting as either blockage or tinnitus; or for intense phlegm-fire with depression, a sense of fullness, difficulty swallowing, and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take together with bamboo sap.

Qi-Regulating and Clarifying Decoction,*Rejuvenation*, Volume 5.,For ascending deficient fire with phlegm-qi stagnation in the ears, manifesting as either blockage or tinnitus; or for intense phlegm-fire with depression, a sense of fullness, difficulty swallowing, and restlessness.

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