Five Milled-Herb Decoction (wu mo yin zi)

Radix Aucklandiae Lappae (mu xiang), Lignum Aquilariae (chen xiang), Semen Arecae Catechu (bing lang), Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii (zhi shi), Radix Linderae Strychnifoliae (wu yao)

Pattern: Hiccough due to Liver Qi stagnation.

Action: Promotes the movement of qi and directs upward-rebelling qi downward.

Indication: For epigastric and abdominal distention and pain, or wandering pain. This type of pain occurs in the aftermath of a sudden, extremely intense bout of anger that leads to constraint and clumping of the Liver qi. In contrast to the principal formula (si mo tang), it is stronger in promoting the movement of qi, and has no action of augmenting the qi. It is used for a rather severe condition in persons of robust health.

Note: Originally milled with white wine, this formula is now commonly prepared as a decoction.

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