Ginseng and Magnolia Bark Decoction

Ginseng and Magnolia Bark Decoction,For gastric reflux caused by deficient stomach qi and stagnant fluid interacting to produce deficiency-type distension, with qi rising in reverse, causing food to be regurgitated after eating.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Magnolia Bark Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参厚朴汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Ginseng, 2 liang of Magnolia Bark (coarse bark removed, coated with ginger juice, thoroughly roasted), 2 liang of Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed), 2 liang of Pinellia (washed in hot water to remove slipperiness, treated with ginger juice, and stir-fried until dry), 1 liang of Aged Tangerine Peel (white pith removed, stir-fried), 1 liang of Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped), and 1 liang of Atractylodes.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients and divide into 10 doses.

Benefits

For gastric reflux caused by deficient stomach qi and stagnant fluid interacting to produce deficiency-type distension, with qi rising in reverse, causing food to be regurgitated after eating.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 2 zhan of water and add half a piece of fresh ginger (crushed); decoct together until reduced to 1 zhan, strain out the residue, and take the entire dose on an empty stomach.

Ginseng and Magnolia Bark Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.,For gastric reflux caused by deficient stomach qi and stagnant fluid interacting to produce deficiency-type distension, with qi rising in reverse, causing food to be regurgitated after eating.

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