Ginseng and Pinellia Powder

Ginseng and Pinellia Powder,Ben-tun Qi affects the heart, causing short, gasping breaths; aversion to hearing human voices; restlessness and agitation beneath the heart; episodes occurring at irregular intervals; and a sensation of heat and pain in the limbs, with cold hands and feet.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Pinellia Powder

Chinese Name : 人参半夏散

Drug Formulation

8 liang of white mulberry root bark, 7 liang of Pinellia, 4 liang of dried ginger, 3 liang of Poria, 2 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of licorice, 1 liang of aconite, and 4 liang of cinnamon.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 20, citing *Guang Ji Fang*.

Benefits

Ben-tun Qi affects the heart, causing short, gasping breaths; aversion to hearing human voices; restlessness and agitation beneath the heart; episodes occurring at irregular intervals; and a sensation of heat and pain in the limbs, with cold hands and feet.

Instructions for Use

Cut the ingredients as directed. Boil in 1 dou of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue, divide into 3 doses, and take after meals.

Note

Avoid raw and cold foods, mutton, malt syrup, seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and greasy foods.

Ginseng and Pinellia Powder,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 20, citing *Guang Ji Fang*.,Ben-tun Qi affects the heart, causing short, gasping breaths; aversion to hearing human voices; restlessness and agitation beneath the heart; episodes occurring at irregular intervals; and a sensation of heat and pain in the limbs, with cold hands and feet.

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