Citrus, Pinellia, Poria, and Ginger Decoction，From *Mysterious and Effective Prescriptions for Boils and Abscesses*.，For abscesses and boils accompanied by vomiting, inability to eat, and loss of taste.
Citrus, Pinellia, Poria, and Ginger Decoction
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Formulas Name : Citrus, Pinellia, Poria, and Ginger Decoction
Chinese Name : 橘半胃苓汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of tangerine peel (Juhong), 1 qian of Pinellia (processed with ginger), 2 qian of Atractylodes lancea (soaked in rice water, then stir-fried), 2 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (stir-fried), 2 qian of Magnolia officinalis (processed with ginger), 2 qian of licorice (roasted), 2 qian of Poria, 2 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of Alisma, 2 qian of Maogeng, and several spoonfuls of ginger juice.
Source
From *Mysterious and Effective Prescriptions for Boils and Abscesses*.
Benefits
For abscesses and boils accompanied by vomiting, inability to eat, and loss of taste.
Instructions for Use
Prepare one dose. Add 2 zhong of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhong, then add ginger juice and boil for 1–2 more times. Divide into more than 10 portions and drink throughout the day.
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Citrus, Pinellia, Poria, and Ginger Decoction,For abscesses and boils accompanied by vomiting, inability to eat, and loss of taste.