Xianxiong Decoction

Xianxiong Decoction,Mass in the center of the chest and epigastrium; undigested food.

Formulas Name : Xianxiong Decoction

Chinese Name : 陷胸汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of rhubarb, 2 liang of Trichosanthes fruit, 2 liang of Coptis, 1 liang of Euphorbia.

Source

*Qian Jin* (Vol. 11).

Benefits

Mass in the center of the chest and epigastrium; undigested food.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 5 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng 5 he; divide into 3 doses.

Xianxiong Decoction,*Qian Jin* (Vol. 11).,Mass in the center of the chest and epigastrium; undigested food.

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