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Relieving Decoction,Qi fails to descend; the large intestine is sluggish and obstructed.

Formulas Name : Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 宽快汤

Drug Formulation

Cyperus rotundus (pounded clean) 2 liang, Tiantai Wuyao (core removed) 1.5 liang, Fructus Aurantii (processed) 1.5 liang, Amomum villosum 7.5 qian, Perilla seeds (roasted) 0.5 liang, Aquilaria agallocha 3 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted) 7.5 qian.

Source

From *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Qi fails to descend; the large intestine is sluggish and obstructed.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, dissolved in a decoction of Chenpi; or swallow a small amount of Qingmuxiang Pills.

Relieving Decoction,From *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 15.,Qi fails to descend; the large intestine is sluggish and obstructed.

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