Ginger “Drawing the Sword” Decoction

Ginger “Drawing the Sword” Decoction,Gastric reflux with emaciation and weakness; inability to move; shortness of breath and heartburn; bloody and mucoid dysentery; and watery dysentery.

Formulas Name : Ginger “Drawing the Sword” Decoction

Chinese Name : 生姜拨刀

Drug Formulation

2 liang of ginger (ground to extract juice), 4 liang of wheat flour.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 189.

Benefits

Gastric reflux with emaciation and weakness; inability to move; shortness of breath and heartburn; bloody and mucoid dysentery; and watery dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Mix the flour with the ginger juice as described above to form a dough. Boil and eat.

Ginger “Drawing the Sword” Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 189.,Gastric reflux with emaciation and weakness; inability to move; shortness of breath and heartburn; bloody and mucoid dysentery; and watery dysentery.

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