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Spleen-Nourishing and Liver-Soothing Decoction,Liver qi stagnation, with wood element stagnation overpowering the earth element, prevents the spleen and stomach qi from rising and descending properly, leading to chest fullness and oppression, and frequent shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Nourishing and Liver-Soothing Decoction

Chinese Name : 培脾舒肝汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Atractylodes, 3 qian of raw Astragalus, 2 qian of tangerine peel, 2 qian of Sichuan Magnolia bark, 1.5 qian of cinnamon twig tips, 1.5 qian of Bupleurum, 2 qian of raw Ophiopogon, 4 qian of raw Hangzhou peony root, and 2 qian of fresh ginger.

Source

*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Liver qi stagnation, with wood element stagnation overpowering the earth element, prevents the spleen and stomach qi from rising and descending properly, leading to chest fullness and oppression, and frequent shortness of breath.

Spleen-Nourishing and Liver-Soothing Decoction,*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.,Liver qi stagnation, with wood element stagnation overpowering the earth element, prevents the spleen and stomach qi from rising and descending properly, leading to chest fullness and oppression, and frequent shortness of breath.

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