Citrus Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Citrus Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction,Indicated for stomach heat manifesting as excessive thirst, retching, and inability to eat. Suitable for robust patients with a recent onset of illness who have not yet undergone treatment with bitter-cold purgatives, or who have been mistakenly administered heat-inducing or stagnating herbs, presenting with a洪数滑实 pulse and heavy, continuous hiccups.

Formulas Name : Citrus Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Chinese Name : 橘皮竹茹汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of red Poria (peeled), 1 liang of tangerine peel (white pith removed), 1 liang of loquat leaves (hairs wiped off), 1 liang of Ophiopogon (core removed), 1 liang of green bamboo shavings, 1 liang of Pinellia (washed in boiling water 7 times), half a liang of ginseng, and half a liang of licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Ji Sheng*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Indicated for stomach heat manifesting as excessive thirst, retching, and inability to eat. Suitable for robust patients with a recent onset of illness who have not yet undergone treatment with bitter-cold purgatives, or who have been mistakenly administered heat-inducing or stagnating herbs, presenting with a洪数滑实 pulse and heavy, continuous hiccups.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Citrus Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction,From *Ji Sheng*, Volume 2.,Indicated for stomach heat manifesting as excessive thirst, retching, and inability to eat. Suitable for robust patients with a recent onset of illness who have not yet undergone treatment with bitter-cold purgatives, or who have been mistakenly administered heat-inducing or stagnating herbs, presenting with a洪数滑实 pulse and heavy, continuous hiccups.

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