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Rhubarb and Coptis Decoction for Clearing the Heart

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Rhubarb and Coptis Decoction for Clearing the Heart,For epigastric fullness that feels soft upon palpation, with a floating pulse at the Guan position.

Formulas Name : Rhubarb and Coptis Decoction for Clearing the Heart

Chinese Name : 大黄黄连泻心汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of rhubarb, 1 liang of Coptis.

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For epigastric fullness that feels soft upon palpation, with a floating pulse at the Guan position.

Instructions for Use

Soak the herbs in 2 sheng of Ma Fei Decoction; after a short while, strain out the residue, divide the liquid into two portions, and administer them warm.

Rhubarb and Coptis Decoction for Clearing the Heart,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For epigastric fullness that feels soft upon palpation, with a floating pulse at the Guan position.

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