Decoction of Pinellia with Large Pieces

Decoction of Pinellia with Large Pieces,Water retention. Dampness invades the spleen, impairing its ability to control fluids; fluid accumulates in the stomach and intestines and overflows to the skin, causing gurgling sounds, palpitations, and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Pinellia with Large Pieces

Chinese Name : 大半夏汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (washed in hot water), Tangerine Peel, Poria, Platycodon, Areca Nut, and Licorice, each in equal parts.

Source

From *Effective Remedies*, Volume 6.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Water retention. Dampness invades the spleen, impairing its ability to control fluids; fluid accumulates in the stomach and intestines and overflows to the skin, causing gurgling sounds, palpitations, and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Add 3 slices of fresh ginger to 1.5 zhan of water, decoct, and take while warm.

Decoction of Pinellia with Large Pieces,From *Effective Remedies*, Volume 6.,Water retention. Dampness invades the spleen, impairing its ability to control fluids; fluid accumulates in the stomach and intestines and overflows to the skin, causing gurgling sounds, palpitations, and shortness of breath.

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