Citrus Peel and Pinellia Decoction

Citrus Peel and Pinellia Decoction,For weakness of the lung and stomach, a preference for sour and cold foods, stagnation of cold phlegm, vomiting, nausea, and thick, sticky saliva; or for chronic vomiting where even congee or medicine cannot be retained, cold extremities, dizziness, and a heavy sensation in the body;It also treats cases of typhoid fever or seasonal epidemics characterized by the urge to vomit without actually vomiting, the urge to retch without retching, and confusion and mental agitation; or cases of excessive alcohol consumption leading to cold invasion and retained fluid, with a gurgling sound in the throat and incessant dry retching.

Formulas Name : Citrus Peel and Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 橘皮半夏汤

Drug Formulation

Dried tangerine peel (with pith removed) 7 liang, Pinellia (boiled) 7 liang.

Source

*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 4 (supplemented by Wu Zhige with renowned formulas from various schools).

Processing

The above is a coarse powder.

Benefits

For weakness of the lung and stomach, a preference for sour and cold foods, stagnation of cold phlegm, vomiting, nausea, and thick, sticky saliva; or for chronic vomiting where even congee or medicine cannot be retained, cold extremities, dizziness, and a heavy sensation in the body;It also treats cases of typhoid fever or seasonal epidemics characterized by the urge to vomit without actually vomiting, the urge to retch without retching, and confusion and mental agitation; or cases of excessive alcohol consumption leading to cold invasion and retained fluid, with a gurgling sound in the throat and incessant dry retching.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 10 slices of fresh ginger and 2 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 medium zhan, strain, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day. Reserve the residue from two doses and combine them into one dose; decoct again and take.

Citrus Peel and Pinellia Decoction,*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 4 (supplemented by Wu Zhige with renowned formulas from various schools).,For weakness of the lung and stomach, a preference for sour and cold foods, stagnation of cold phlegm, vomiting, nausea, and thick, sticky saliva; or for chronic vomiting where even congee or medicine cannot be retained, cold extremities, dizziness, and a heavy sensation in the body;It also treats cases of typhoid fever or seasonal epidemics characterized by the urge to vomit without actually vomiting, the urge to retch without retching, and confusion and mental agitation; or cases of excessive alcohol consumption leading to cold invasion and retained fluid, with a gurgling sound in the throat and incessant dry retching.

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