Shu Yu Dan

Shu Yu Dan,Indicated for liver qi stagnation, bloating, fullness, and distension, stabbing pain in the flanks, hiccups, and nausea.

Formulas Name : Shu Yu Dan

Chinese Name : 舒郁丹

Drug Formulation

Xiangfu (roasted) 2 liang, Houpo (roasted) 1 liang, Baishao 5 qian, Zhike (roasted) 1 liang, Jupi 4 liang, Chuanxiong 5 qian, Danpi 5 qian, Turmeric slices 1 liang, Qingpi (roasted) 1 liang, Chaihu 5 qian, Juhé (roasted) 5 qian, Shancha 5 qian, Xuanhu (roasted) 1 liang,Areca nut 5 qian, Liu Shen Qu (roasted) 5 qian, Melia azedarach fruit 5 qian, Rheum officinale 3 qian, Glycyrrhiza 2 qian, Barley malt (roasted) 5 qian, Angelica sinensis 2 liang, Hematite (calcined) 1 liang, Aquilaria agallocha 3 qian, Amomum villosum 5 qian, Cardamom seed 3 qian, Aquilaria agallocha 5 qian, Cinnabar 1 qian.

Source

*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; mix with water to form small pills; for every 16 liang of the mixture, use 4 liang of fine talc powder as a coating.

Benefits

Indicated for liver qi stagnation, bloating, fullness, and distension, stabbing pain in the flanks, hiccups, and nausea.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 qian per dose, washed down with warm water, twice daily.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Shu Yu Dan,*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.,Indicated for liver qi stagnation, bloating, fullness, and distension, stabbing pain in the flanks, hiccups, and nausea.

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