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Decoction to Stop Vomiting,For vomiting.

Formulas Name : Decoction to Stop Vomiting

Chinese Name : 定吐饮

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (boiled thoroughly in water, strained, coarsely chopped, dried, and coarsely ground to the size of mung beans; sift to remove fine powder) 2 liang; Ginger (thoroughly washed, wiped dry, with skin intact) 2 liang; Thin-barked Cinnamon (coarse bark removed, coarsely ground) 3 qian.

Source

From *The Book of Caring for Children* (Volume 2).

Processing

Cut the fresh ginger into small cubes the size of mung beans, mix thoroughly with the Pinellia, place in a small wok, and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant, cooked through, and slightly dry. Only then add the cassia bark, stir-fry again until evenly mixed and a faint fragrance emerges. Spread the mixture on rice paper laid on the ground to remove the heat toxicity. Allow to cool, then lightly sift off the black, charred residue.

Benefits

For vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water and 2 slices of fresh ginger, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, and take a small amount on an empty stomach, sipping slowly.

Decoction to Stop Vomiting，From *The Book of Caring for Children* (Volume 2).，For vomiting.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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