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Zi Chen Tong Qi Decoction

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Zi Chen Tong Qi Decoction,Qi stagnation in the Triple Burner prevents the proper distribution of body fluids, leading to fullness and distension in the abdomen and flanks, and possibly difficult bowel movements.

Formulas Name : Zi Chen Tong Qi Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫沉通气汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Perilla frutescens leaves, 1 liang of Trifoliate orange peel (fried with wheat bran), 1 liang of Dried tangerine peel (white pith removed), 1 liang of Areca nut,Red Poria 1 liang, Licorice (lightly roasted) 1 liang, Agarwood half a liang, Frankincense half a liang, Ophiopogon (core removed) half a liang, Schisandra half a liang, White Mulberry Bark half a liang, Astragalus half a liang, Dried Ginger half a liang, Peppermint Leaves half a liang, Schizonepeta Spikes half a liang, Zhi Shi (fried with wheat bran) half a liang.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Qi stagnation in the Triple Burner prevents the proper distribution of body fluids, leading to fullness and distension in the abdomen and flanks, and possibly difficult bowel movements.

Instructions for Use

Take half liang per dose; decoct with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take warm on an empty stomach.

Zi Chen Tong Qi Decoction,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 4.,Qi stagnation in the Triple Burner prevents the proper distribution of body fluids, leading to fullness and distension in the abdomen and flanks, and possibly difficult bowel movements.

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