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Reference Formula: Liu Yu Decoction

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Reference Formula: Liu Yu Decoction,For stagnation syndrome.

Formulas Name : Reference Formula: Liu Yu Decoction

Chinese Name : 引方六郁汤

Drug Formulation

Dried tangerine peel (without the white pith) 1 qian, Cyperus rhizome 2 qian, Pinellia tuber (soaked, peeled) 7 fen, Gardenia seed (roasted) 7 fen, Red Poria 7 fen, Atractylodes rhizome 5 fen, Ligusticum root 5 fen, Amomum fruit (roasted, finely ground) 5 fen, Licorice root (roasted) 5 fen.

Source

From *Songyai Medical Classic*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For stagnation syndrome.

Instructions for Use

Finely chop the ingredients and prepare as one dose. Use 2 zhan of water, add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take while warm.

Reference Formula: Liu Yu Decoction，From *Songyai Medical Classic*, Volume 2.，For stagnation syndrome.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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