Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Decoction

金匱要略

Epigastric hardness, as large as a plate, with edges like a revolving plate, produced by water-fluid; Zhi Zhu Tang governs it. (Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet))

Zhi Shi seven pieces; Bai Zhu two liang.

With five sheng of water, decoct to obtain three sheng; divide into three warm doses. When the abdomen becomes soft, it should then disperse.

湯劑

Move qi and resolve distention.

Water-fluid retained internally; epigastric hardness, as large as a plate, with edges like a revolving plate.

Avoid peaches, plums, sparrow meat, and such.