Gypsum and Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Gypsum and Bamboo Shavings Decoction,Excess heat in the Upper Jiao, manifested as vomiting after eating, headache, and red eyes.

Formulas Name : Gypsum and Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Chinese Name : 石膏竹茹汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of gypsum, 1 liang of bamboo shavings (roasted), 1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of white茅根, 1 liang of pinellia (washed 7 times in boiling water, then stir-fried), half a liang of borax, half a liang of platycodon (stir-fried), half a liang of licorice (roasted, chopped), and half a liang of kudzu root (chopped).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 63.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Excess heat in the Upper Jiao, manifested as vomiting after eating, headache, and red eyes.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger; decoct together until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take while warm.

Gypsum and Bamboo Shavings Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 63.,Excess heat in the Upper Jiao, manifested as vomiting after eating, headache, and red eyes.

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