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Ginseng and Pinellia Decoction

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Ginseng and Pinellia Decoction,Indicated for consumptive disorders characterized by restlessness and oppression in the chest, phlegm and saliva congestion, loss of appetite, and dizziness. Also indicated for deficiency-related debility, disharmony of the spleen and stomach, stagnation of phlegm and fluid retention, restlessness and oppression in the chest, loss of appetite, vomiting, and dizziness.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参半夏汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Pinellia (washed in hot water 3–7 times), 2 pieces of Areca nut peel, 3 fen of Ginseng, 3 fen of Loquat leaves (hairs removed, roasted), 3 fen of Softshell Turtle Carapace (roasted with vinegar until yellow), 3 fen of Bupleurum (stems removed),1 liang Poria (peeled), 3 fen Xianhu (stems removed), 3 fen Tangerine Peel (white pith removed), and half a liang Peony Root.

Source

From *Bo Ji*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Indicated for consumptive disorders characterized by restlessness and oppression in the chest, phlegm and saliva congestion, loss of appetite, and dizziness. Also indicated for deficiency-related debility, disharmony of the spleen and stomach, stagnation of phlegm and fluid retention, restlessness and oppression in the chest, loss of appetite, vomiting, and dizziness.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 medium bowls of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take while warm.

Ginseng and Pinellia Decoction,From *Bo Ji*, Volume 1.,Indicated for consumptive disorders characterized by restlessness and oppression in the chest, phlegm and saliva congestion, loss of appetite, and dizziness. Also indicated for deficiency-related debility, disharmony of the spleen and stomach, stagnation of phlegm and fluid retention, restlessness and oppression in the chest, loss of appetite, vomiting, and dizziness.

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