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Shun Dan Decoction

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Shun Dan Decoction,When the gallbladder qi is startled and fails to disperse properly, it manifests as cloudy, white urine and pain in the urethra, as if pricked by a needle.

Formulas Name : Shun Dan Decoction

Chinese Name : 顺胆汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Bupleurum, 2 qian of Scutellaria, 5 qian of White Peony, 5 qian of Plantain Seed, 3 qian of Poria Sclera, 3 qian of Alisma, 3 qian of Roasted Gardenia, and 3 qian of Atractylodes.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.

Benefits

When the gallbladder qi is startled and fails to disperse properly, it manifests as cloudy, white urine and pain in the urethra, as if pricked by a needle.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Four doses will cure the condition.

Shun Dan Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.,When the gallbladder qi is startled and fails to disperse properly, it manifests as cloudy, white urine and pain in the urethra, as if pricked by a needle.

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