Citrus Peel and Licorice Decoction,Formula from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Vol. 2); name cited in *Formulas from the Outer Pavilion* (Vol. 3).,In cases of typhoid fever with unceasing retching and belching, the underlying cause is latent heat in the stomach, which leads to chest fullness and subsequent qi reversal; when qi reverses, belching occurs. If, following a major purgation, the stomach qi is deficient, this may also cause belching.
Citrus Peel and Licorice Decoction
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Formulas Name : Citrus Peel and Licorice Decoction
Chinese Name : 橘皮甘草汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of licorice, half a liang of Cimicifuga, 3 liang of fresh ginger, and 2 liang of tangerine peel.
Source
Formula from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Vol. 2); name cited in *Formulas from the Outer Pavilion* (Vol. 3).
Benefits
In cases of typhoid fever with unceasing retching and belching, the underlying cause is latent heat in the stomach, which leads to chest fullness and subsequent qi reversal; when qi reverses, belching occurs. If, following a major purgation, the stomach qi is deficient, this may also cause belching.
Instructions for Use
Boil 3 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng, then take the entire dose at once.
Note
Avoid seaweed and Chinese cabbage.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | September 4, 2026
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Citrus Peel and Licorice Decoction,In cases of typhoid fever with unceasing retching and belching, the underlying cause is latent heat in the stomach, which leads to chest fullness and subsequent qi reversal; when qi reverses, belching occurs. If, following a major purgation, the stomach qi is deficient, this may also cause belching.