Relaxing Decoction

Relaxing Decoction,When the Shaoyang Qi is disharmonious, there is distension and tightness in the chest, restlessness and agitation, an inability to eat or defecate, and extreme difficulty with urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Relaxing Decoction

Chinese Name : 宽缓汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Bupleurum, 2 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of White Peony, 1 qian of Licorice, 1 qian of Perilla leaf, 1 qian of Scutellaria, and 30 pieces of Bamboo leaf.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.

Benefits

When the Shaoyang Qi is disharmonious, there is distension and tightness in the chest, restlessness and agitation, an inability to eat or defecate, and extreme difficulty with urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Relaxing Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.,When the Shaoyang Qi is disharmonious, there is distension and tightness in the chest, restlessness and agitation, an inability to eat or defecate, and extreme difficulty with urination and defecation.

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