Licorice Decoction for Draining the Heart

Licorice Decoction for Draining the Heart,After treatment for cold-induced fever or wind-stroke involving purgation, if several days have passed and the patient experiences rumbling in the abdomen, a hard and full sensation of fullness beneath the heart, dry retching, and restlessness—this is not due to stagnant heat, but rather to deficient qi in the stomach rising in reverse.

Formulas Name : Licorice Decoction for Draining the Heart

Chinese Name : 甘草泻心汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of licorice (lightly roasted until slightly reddish, coarsely chopped), half a liang of Scutellaria baicalensis, half a liang of Coptis chinensis (stems removed), half a liang of dried ginger (roasted until cracked, coarsely chopped), half a liang of Pinellia ternata (washed seven times in boiling water to remove slipperiness), and half a liang of Akebia trifoliata (coarsely chopped).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 10.

Processing

This is a coarse powder.

Benefits

After treatment for cold-induced fever or wind-stroke involving purgation, if several days have passed and the patient experiences rumbling in the abdomen, a hard and full sensation of fullness beneath the heart, dry retching, and restlessness—this is not due to stagnant heat, but rather to deficient qi in the stomach rising in reverse.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Add 1 medium bowl of water and 2 jujubes, decoct until reduced to 5 fen, strain, and drink while warm, 3–4 times daily.

Licorice Decoction for Draining the Heart,From *Shenghui*, Volume 10.,After treatment for cold-induced fever or wind-stroke involving purgation, if several days have passed and the patient experiences rumbling in the abdomen, a hard and full sensation of fullness beneath the heart, dry retching, and restlessness—this is not due to stagnant heat, but rather to deficient qi in the stomach rising in reverse.

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