Sixteen-Ingredient Qi-Regulating Decoction，From *Yuji Weiyi*, Volume 15.，For liver qi stagnation and blood stasis, or external invasion by wind, cold, and dampness pathogens leading to disharmony of qi and blood, resulting in the formation of masses without changes in skin color; for symptoms such as unexplained malignant swellings, abscesses, and boils; for breast cancer; for wandering abscesses; and for all cases of swelling and pain caused by anger-induced qi stagnation, or diffuse swelling with a sensation of numbness and oppression without a defined focus; as well as for qi toxins and damp toxins causing wandering swelling throughout the body.
Sixteen-Ingredient Qi-Regulating Decoction
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Formulas Name : Sixteen-Ingredient Qi-Regulating Decoction
Chinese Name : 十六味流气饮
Drug Formulation
Chuanxiong, Danggui, Shaoyao, Fangfeng, Ren Shen, Mu Xiang, Huang Qi, Guan Gui, Jie Geng, Bai Zhi, Bin Lang, Hou Po, Wu Yao, Gan Cao, Zi Su, and Zhi Ke—all in equal parts.
Source
From *Yuji Weiyi*, Volume 15.
Benefits
For liver qi stagnation and blood stasis, or external invasion by wind, cold, and dampness pathogens leading to disharmony of qi and blood, resulting in the formation of masses without changes in skin color; for symptoms such as unexplained malignant swellings, abscesses, and boils; for breast cancer; for wandering abscesses; and for all cases of swelling and pain caused by anger-induced qi stagnation, or diffuse swelling with a sensation of numbness and oppression without a defined focus; as well as for qi toxins and damp toxins causing wandering swelling throughout the body.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Decoct in water and take orally.
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Sixteen-Ingredient Qi-Regulating Decoction,For liver qi stagnation and blood stasis, or external invasion by wind, cold, and dampness pathogens leading to disharmony of qi and blood, resulting in the formation of masses without changes in skin color; for symptoms such as unexplained malignant swellings, abscesses, and boils; for breast cancer; for wandering abscesses; and for all cases of swelling and pain caused by anger-induced qi stagnation, or diffuse swelling with a sensation of numbness and oppression without a defined focus; as well as for qi toxins and damp toxins causing wandering swelling throughout the body.