Atractylodes and Pinellia Decoction

Atractylodes and Pinellia Decoction,For stomach deficiency with retained fluid, phlegm-induced nausea, epigastric fullness and stabbing pain, pain in the flanks, dizziness and blurred vision, fatigue in the limbs, and complete loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Atractylodes and Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 白术半夏汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of cloves, 1 liang of red Poria (peeled), 2 liang of Pinellia ternata (washed 7 times in boiling water, then dried in an oven), half a liang of Cinnamomum cassia (coarse bark removed), and 1.5 liang of aged tangerine peel (white pith removed).

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For stomach deficiency with retained fluid, phlegm-induced nausea, epigastric fullness and stabbing pain, pain in the flanks, dizziness and blurred vision, fatigue in the limbs, and complete loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water and 10 slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Atractylodes and Pinellia Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.,For stomach deficiency with retained fluid, phlegm-induced nausea, epigastric fullness and stabbing pain, pain in the flanks, dizziness and blurred vision, fatigue in the limbs, and complete loss of appetite.

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