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Yiyuan Decoction,For all conditions of food stagnation, abdominal distension, and deficiency of qi and blood.

Formulas Name : Yiyuan Decoction

Chinese Name : 益元煎

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Atractylodes macrocephala, 6 liang of Jianqu, 8 liang of Vigna radiata, 8 liang of Guangpi, 8 liang of barley malt, 8 liang of Poria cocos, and 4 liang of small cicada liver (i.e., waterfowl liver).

Source

From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 1.

Processing

Form into pills with refined honey.

Benefits

For all conditions of food stagnation, abdominal distension, and deficiency of qi and blood.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian 5 fen per dose, taken with rice water.

Yiyuan Decoction,From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 1.,For all conditions of food stagnation, abdominal distension, and deficiency of qi and blood.

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