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Zhengyuan Decoction,Small Intestinal Colic.

Formulas Name : Zhengyuan Decoction

Chinese Name : 正元煮散

Drug Formulation

Melia fruit (remove pulp, stir-fried) half liang, Wood Fragrance half liang, Cinnamon (coarse bark removed) half liang, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Fennel seeds (stir-fried) 1 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 187.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Small Intestinal Colic.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and decoct until reduced to 7 fen. Just before it is done, add a small amount of salt and take while warm; it may also be taken mixed with warm wine.

Zhengyuan Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 187.，Small Intestinal Colic.

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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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