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Citrus Peel Decoction

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Citrus Peel Decoction,Indigestion, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, vomiting, nausea, and inability to tolerate milk or food.

Formulas Name : Citrus Peel Decoction

Chinese Name : 橘皮饮子

Drug Formulation

Dried tangerine peel (white pith removed) 2 qian, ginseng 2 qian, Galanga (cooked in rice water) 2 qian, areca nut 2 qian, Poria cocos 1 qian 2 fen 5 li, licorice 1 qian 2 fen 5 li.

Source

From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 30, citing a formula by Mr. Tang.

Benefits

Indigestion, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, vomiting, nausea, and inability to tolerate milk or food.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. For each dose, take 2 qian; add 1 small cup of water, along with fresh ginger and jujubes, and decoct in water before taking.

Citrus Peel Decoction,From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 30, citing a formula by Mr. Tang.,Indigestion, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, vomiting, nausea, and inability to tolerate milk or food.

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