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Qianhu Decoction for Draining the Liver and Clearing Heat

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Qianhu Decoction for Draining the Liver and Clearing Heat,For liver deficiency with internal heat, manifested as redness in both eyes, inability to open the eyes, restlessness and agitation, hot flashes, and a burning sensation in the chest.

Formulas Name : Qianhu Decoction for Draining the Liver and Clearing Heat

Chinese Name : 前胡泻肝除热汤

Drug Formulation

Qianhu 1 liang, dried ginger 1 liang, Daqing 1 liang, Xixin 1 liang, Qinpi 1 liang, Jue Mingzi 1 liang, Gardenia seeds 1 liang, sliced bamboo leaves 1 sheng, sliced Plantain seeds 1 sheng, gypsum 8 liang (crushed and wrapped in cotton).

Source

Quoted from *Formulas for Simplifying Complexity* in Volume 16 of *Formulas from the Outer Pavilion*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For liver deficiency with internal heat, manifested as redness in both eyes, inability to open the eyes, restlessness and agitation, hot flashes, and a burning sensation in the chest.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 dou of water down to 3 sheng, strain out the residue, and divide the decoction into 3 doses to be taken at dawn.

Note

Avoid raw vegetables.

Qianhu Decoction for Draining the Liver and Clearing Heat,Quoted from *Formulas for Simplifying Complexity* in Volume 16 of *Formulas from the Outer Pavilion*.,For liver deficiency with internal heat, manifested as redness in both eyes, inability to open the eyes, restlessness and agitation, hot flashes, and a burning sensation in the chest.

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