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Li Gen Pi Decoction

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Li Gen Pi Decoction,Ben-tun qi surges toward the heart, causing short, gasping breaths; episodes occur at irregular intervals.

Formulas Name : Li Gen Pi Decoction

Chinese Name : 李根皮汤

Drug Formulation

White bark of the plum root (chopped, roasted) 8 liang, Pinellia (washed 7 times in boiling water, roasted) 7 liang, Dried ginger (roasted) 4 liang, Cinnamon bark (coarse outer bark removed) 4 liang, Red Poria (black outer skin removed) 3 liang, Ginseng 2 liang, Licorice (roasted) 2 liang, Aconite root (roasted until cracked, outer skin and pith removed) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 71.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame or bean seeds.

Benefits

Ben-tun qi surges toward the heart, causing short, gasping breaths; episodes occur at irregular intervals.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and drink while warm.

Li Gen Pi Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 71.,Ben-tun qi surges toward the heart, causing short, gasping breaths; episodes occur at irregular intervals.

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