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Qi-Relieving and Stomach-Regulating Decoction

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Qi-Relieving and Stomach-Regulating Decoction,Stagnation Syndrome. Caused by anger, worry, overthinking, anxiety, or mental exhaustion, leading to depletion of blood in the epigastric region, internal stagnation of phlegm-fire, ease in swallowing liquids but difficulty digesting food—manifesting as symptoms of dysphagia; or when fire in the Qi aspect becomes congested in the middle burner, causing intermittent stabbing pain.

Formulas Name : Qi-Relieving and Stomach-Regulating Decoction

Chinese Name : 解郁调胃汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala 1 qian, Tangerine peel (washed in salt water) 1 qian, Poria cocos (peeled) 1 liang, Angelica sinensis root (tail, washed in wine) 1 qian 2 fen, Red peony root (soaked in wine) 8 fen, Ligusticum chuanxiong 6 fen, Raw Rehmannia root (washed in wine, mixed with ginger juice, and sun-dried) 8 fen, Cyperus rotundus (grains) 8 fen, Shenqu (roasted) 7 fen,Gardenia seeds (stir-fried in salt water) 1 qian 2 fen, Barley malt (stir-fried) 7 fen, Peach kernels (peeled) 4 liang, Raw licorice 4 fen.

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 2.

Processing

Crush the above ingredients into one dose.

Benefits

Stagnation Syndrome. Caused by anger, worry, overthinking, anxiety, or mental exhaustion, leading to depletion of blood in the epigastric region, internal stagnation of phlegm-fire, ease in swallowing liquids but difficulty digesting food—manifesting as symptoms of dysphagia; or when fire in the Qi aspect becomes congested in the middle burner, causing intermittent stabbing pain.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take while hot.

Qi-Relieving and Stomach-Regulating Decoction,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 2.,Stagnation Syndrome. Caused by anger, worry, overthinking, anxiety, or mental exhaustion, leading to depletion of blood in the epigastric region, internal stagnation of phlegm-fire, ease in swallowing liquids but difficulty digesting food—manifesting as symptoms of dysphagia; or when fire in the Qi aspect becomes congested in the middle burner, causing intermittent stabbing pain.

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