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Ginseng and Millet Decoction

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Ginseng and Millet Decoction,For dry retching and inability to eat.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Millet Decoction

Chinese Name : 参粟汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 1.5 liang of aged millet, 5 liang of ginger (finely chopped), and 4 liang of Pinellia (washed 7 times in boiling water to remove slime; pounded with ginger and sun-dried).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 63.

Processing

Place all ingredients together in a silver-lined stone pot, stir-fry over low heat until golden brown, then coarsely grind.

Benefits

For dry retching and inability to eat.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, take 3 qian, add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of ginger, and 2 jujubes (pitted); simmer until the liquid is reduced to 70 percent, strain, and take while slightly warm on an empty stomach or before meals.

Ginseng and Millet Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 63.,For dry retching and inability to eat.

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