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Ten-Ingredient Minor Bupleurum Decoction,Qi deficiency with hiccups.

Formulas Name : Ten-Ingredient Minor Bupleurum Decoction

Chinese Name : 十味小柴胡汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 7.5 fen, Astragalus 7.5 fen, Bupleurum 7.5 fen, Dried Ginger 7.5 fen, Gardenia 7.5 fen, Atractylodes 5 fen, Fangfeng 5 fen, Pinellia 5 fen, Licorice 5 fen, Schisandra berries 9 grains.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Qi deficiency with hiccups.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.

Ten-Ingredient Minor Bupleurum Decoction，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.，Qi deficiency with hiccups.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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