Zhi Mi Decoction

Zhi Mi Decoction,For cases where irregular lifestyle habits have damaged the stomach qi, causing phlegm to obstruct the area below the epigastrium, resulting in sudden onset of mental dullness.

Formulas Name : Zhi Mi Decoction

Chinese Name : 指迷汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of ginseng, 1 liang of white atractylodes, 3 qian of pinellia, 3 qian of shenqu, 1 qian of southern star, 1 qian of licorice, 5 fen of tangerine peel, 5 fen of acorus, 3 fen of aconite, 1 qian of nutmeg.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For cases where irregular lifestyle habits have damaged the stomach qi, causing phlegm to obstruct the area below the epigastrium, resulting in sudden onset of mental dullness.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Four doses will cure the condition.

Zhi Mi Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,For cases where irregular lifestyle habits have damaged the stomach qi, causing phlegm to obstruct the area below the epigastrium, resulting in sudden onset of mental dullness.

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