Da Chi Decoction

Da Chi Decoction,Qi-induced syncope, vomiting and retching to the point of being unable to breathe, and cholera.

Formulas Name : Da Chi Decoction

Chinese Name : 大豉汤

Drug Formulation

Fermented soybeans 1 sheng, Pinellia 8 liang, Fresh ginger 2 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Xuanhu 1 liang, Cinnamon bark 1 liang, Licorice 1 liang.

Source

Formula from *Qian Jin* (Vol. 16); name cited in *Qian Jin Yi* (Vol. 18).

Benefits

Qi-induced syncope, vomiting and retching to the point of being unable to breathe, and cholera.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 9 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; divide into 3 doses.

Da Chi Decoction,Formula from *Qian Jin* (Vol. 16); name cited in *Qian Jin Yi* (Vol. 18).,Qi-induced syncope, vomiting and retching to the point of being unable to breathe, and cholera.

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