Spleen-Warming Pinellia Decoction

Spleen-Warming Pinellia Decoction,For deficiency-syndrome with spleen qi insufficiency, pain in the navel and abdomen, and indigestion.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Warming Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 温脾半夏汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang Pinellia (formed into cakes with ginger juice and roasted), 1 liang Dried Ginger (roasted until cracked), 1 liang Angelica (sliced and baked), 1 liang Aconite (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed), 1 liang Licorice (roasted and coarsely chopped),Ginseng 1 liang, Red Ocher 1 liang, Magnolia Bark (coarse bark removed, roasted with ginger juice) 1 liang, Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 88.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans.

Benefits

For deficiency-syndrome with spleen qi insufficiency, pain in the navel and abdomen, and indigestion.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and divide into two doses to be taken warm.

Spleen-Warming Pinellia Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 88.,For deficiency-syndrome with spleen qi insufficiency, pain in the navel and abdomen, and indigestion.

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