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Coptis and Pinellia Detoxifying Decoction

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Coptis and Pinellia Detoxifying Decoction,For abdominal distension, vomiting, and impending diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Coptis and Pinellia Detoxifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连半夏解毒汤

Drug Formulation

Half liang of Coptis, half liang of Phellodendron, half liang of Scutellaria, half liang of Gardenia, 3 pieces of Pinellia (raw), 2 qian of Magnolia bark, 4 qian of Poria (peeled).

Source

From *Medical Origins*, Middle Volume.

Benefits

For abdominal distension, vomiting, and impending diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Add 1.5 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to half a zhan; strain and take while warm.

Coptis and Pinellia Detoxifying Decoction,From *Medical Origins*, Middle Volume.,For abdominal distension, vomiting, and impending diarrhea.

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