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Citrus Peel and Licorice Decoction

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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.

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.

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.

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