Ginseng and Pinellia Decoction

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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