Gansui-Banxia Decoction

Gansui-Banxia Decoction,For phlegm-fluid retention where the patient’s pulse is hidden, the patient desires to have a bowel movement, and defecation brings temporary relief, yet the epigastric region remains persistently hard and full—this indicates that retained fluid is about to be expelled; also for cases of fluid retention characterized by epigastric fullness and pain, a desire to vomit, or cramping pain in the chest and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Gansui-Banxia Decoction

Chinese Name : 甘遂半夏汤

Drug Formulation

3 large pieces of Gan Sui, 12 pieces of Ban Xia (boil in 1 sheng of water until reduced to half a sheng; strain out the residue), 5 pieces of Peony Root, 1 piece of Licorice (the size of a finger, roasted).

Source

From *The Golden Cabinet* (Volume Middle).

Benefits

For phlegm-fluid retention where the patient’s pulse is hidden, the patient desires to have a bowel movement, and defecation brings temporary relief, yet the epigastric region remains persistently hard and full—this indicates that retained fluid is about to be expelled; also for cases of fluid retention characterized by epigastric fullness and pain, a desire to vomit, or cramping pain in the chest and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 sheng of water down to half a sheng, strain out the residue, mix the decoction with half a sheng of honey, and simmer until reduced to 8 he; take the entire dose at once.

Gansui-Banxia Decoction,From *The Golden Cabinet* (Volume Middle).,For phlegm-fluid retention where the patient’s pulse is hidden, the patient desires to have a bowel movement, and defecation brings temporary relief, yet the epigastric region remains persistently hard and full—this indicates that retained fluid is about to be expelled; also for cases of fluid retention characterized by epigastric fullness and pain, a desire to vomit, or cramping pain in the chest and abdomen.

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