Er Chen Decoction with Gardenia, Coptis, and Ginger

Er Chen Decoction with Gardenia, Coptis, and Ginger,For vomiting, with heat in the stomach and phlegm above the diaphragm. For a sensation of fullness and discomfort caused by the combination of phlegm and fire in the stomach, leading to impaired digestion of food; symptoms may include nausea, regurgitation of acid, mild restlessness, insomnia, a sensation of hunger without actual hunger, and a persistent sensation of hunger that cannot be satisfied even after a full meal; accompanied by a洪 pulse.

Formulas Name : Er Chen Decoction with Gardenia, Coptis, and Ginger

Chinese Name : 二陈加山栀黄连生姜汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia, tangerine peel, Poria cocos, licorice, stir-fried gardenia, Coptis, and ginger.

Source

The formula is from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 3; the name is found in *A Study of Medical Formulas*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For vomiting, with heat in the stomach and phlegm above the diaphragm. For a sensation of fullness and discomfort caused by the combination of phlegm and fire in the stomach, leading to impaired digestion of food; symptoms may include nausea, regurgitation of acid, mild restlessness, insomnia, a sensation of hunger without actual hunger, and a persistent sensation of hunger that cannot be satisfied even after a full meal; accompanied by a洪 pulse.

Er Chen Decoction with Gardenia, Coptis, and Ginger,The formula is from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 3; the name is found in *A Study of Medical Formulas*, Volume 3.,For vomiting, with heat in the stomach and phlegm above the diaphragm. For a sensation of fullness and discomfort caused by the combination of phlegm and fire in the stomach, leading to impaired digestion of food; symptoms may include nausea, regurgitation of acid, mild restlessness, insomnia, a sensation of hunger without actual hunger, and a persistent sensation of hunger that cannot be satisfied even after a full meal; accompanied by a洪 pulse.

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