Soil-Dispersing Decoction

Soil-Dispersing Decoction,For fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen caused by stagnation of spleen and stomach qi, occasionally accompanied by borborygmi, frequent urge to defecate, and in severe cases, chest pain, fullness in both flanks, vomiting or regurgitation—including spitting of phlegm and saliva, vomiting clear fluid, or sudden, profuse diarrhea—leading to swelling of both feet and ankles, and gradually a heavy, sluggish sensation throughout the body.

Formulas Name : Soil-Dispersing Decoction

Chinese Name : 疏土汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala 1 liang, Poria cocos 1 liang, Cinnamomum cassia 3 fen, Bupleurum chinense 5 fen, Paeonia lactiflora 3 qian, Fructus Aurantii 3 fen, Pinellia ternata 5 fen.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen caused by stagnation of spleen and stomach qi, occasionally accompanied by borborygmi, frequent urge to defecate, and in severe cases, chest pain, fullness in both flanks, vomiting or regurgitation—including spitting of phlegm and saliva, vomiting clear fluid, or sudden, profuse diarrhea—leading to swelling of both feet and ankles, and gradually a heavy, sluggish sensation throughout the body.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Soil-Dispersing Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,For fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen caused by stagnation of spleen and stomach qi, occasionally accompanied by borborygmi, frequent urge to defecate, and in severe cases, chest pain, fullness in both flanks, vomiting or regurgitation—including spitting of phlegm and saliva, vomiting clear fluid, or sudden, profuse diarrhea—leading to swelling of both feet and ankles, and gradually a heavy, sluggish sensation throughout the body.

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