Folio Bound VIEWS - Chinese Medicine

Liu Mo Tang
(Six Ground-Herbs Decoction)

Mu Xiang Radix Saussureae 6 g

Wu Yao Radix Linderae strychnifoliae 6 g

Chen Xiang Lignum Aquilariae 4.5 g

Da Huang Rhizoma Rhei 6 g

Bing Lang Semen Arecae catechu 6 g

Zhi Shi Fructus Citri aurantii immaturus 6 g

Explanation

This formula moves Qi and resolves food retention in the lower abdomen. It is particularly used
if there is constipation.

• Mu Xiang, Wu Yao and Chen Xiang regulate Qi, eliminate stagnation and make Qi
  descend.


• Da Huang, Bing Lang and Zhi Shi move downwards and make Qi descend.

Variations

• If there is diarrhoea, remove Da Huang and add Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis
  macrocephalae and Sha Ren Fructus seu Semen Amomi.


• To enhance the Phlegm-resolving effect of this formula add Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae
  ternatae, Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos, Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae and
  Zhe Bei Mu Bulbus Fritillariae thunbergii.


• If the retention of food is pronounced add Ping Wei San Balancing the Stomach Powder
  plus Shan Zha Fructus Crataegi and Shen Qu Massa Fermentata Medicinalis.


• If there is deficiency of Qi (which is always present in chronic conditions) use Xiang Sha
  Liu Jun Zi Tang Saussurea-Amomum Six Gentlemen Decoction, some herbs to move Qi
  in the lower abdomen, such as Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi rotundi, and some to resolve
  Phlegm and lumps, such as Zhe Bei Mu Bulbus Fritillariae thunbergii.

Blood Masses

Stagnation of Qi and Blood