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Qi-Relieving and Liver-Clearing Decoction

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Qi-Relieving and Liver-Clearing Decoction,For premenstrual flank distension and abdominal pain due to liver qi stagnation with heat, accompanied by irritability and quick temper, dizziness, a bitter and dry mouth, heavy red menstrual flow (possibly with clots), a yellow tongue coating, a red tongue body, and a string-like, rapid pulse.

Formulas Name : Qi-Relieving and Liver-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 舒郁清肝汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 2 qian, Paeonia lactiflora (wine-fried) 4 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 2 qian, Bupleurum chinense 2 qian, Cyperus rotundus (vinegar-fried) 2 qian, Curcuma longa 2 qian, Scutellaria baicalensis 2 qian, Gardenia jasminoides seeds 3 qian, Moutan bark 2 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 1 qian.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

For premenstrual flank distension and abdominal pain due to liver qi stagnation with heat, accompanied by irritability and quick temper, dizziness, a bitter and dry mouth, heavy red menstrual flow (possibly with clots), a yellow tongue coating, a red tongue body, and a string-like, rapid pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Qi-Relieving and Liver-Clearing Decoction,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,For premenstrual flank distension and abdominal pain due to liver qi stagnation with heat, accompanied by irritability and quick temper, dizziness, a bitter and dry mouth, heavy red menstrual flow (possibly with clots), a yellow tongue coating, a red tongue body, and a string-like, rapid pulse.

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