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White Flower Decoction

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White Flower Decoction,Indicated for stagnation of stomach qi, with phlegm overflowing into the limbs; inability to sweat accompanied by a heavy sensation in the body; and incessant expectoration of phlegm.

Formulas Name : White Flower Decoction

Chinese Name : 白花饮

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of Coix seed, 1 liang of Poria cocos, 5 fen of licorice, 3 qian of Trichosanthes root, 1 qian of Bupleurum root, and 5 fen of Fructus Aurantii.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Indicated for stagnation of stomach qi, with phlegm overflowing into the limbs; inability to sweat accompanied by a heavy sensation in the body; and incessant expectoration of phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

White Flower Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Indicated for stagnation of stomach qi, with phlegm overflowing into the limbs; inability to sweat accompanied by a heavy sensation in the body; and incessant expectoration of phlegm.

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