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Pinellia and Agastache Decoction

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Pinellia and Agastache Decoction,When phlegm-pathogen remains in the chest and diaphragm, causing severe heat in the stomach and uncontrollable vomiting, purgation should normally relieve the vomiting; yet if vomiting persists, this indicates deficiency-cold of the stomach qi. In such cases, even a small amount of porridge may trigger a desire to regurgitate sour substances. After purgation for epidemic fever, if the pulse is calm, the body is cool, and there is neither thirst nor dryness, vomiting may result from stomach cold.

Formulas Name : Pinellia and Agastache Decoction

Chinese Name : 半夏藿香汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian 5 fen of Pinellia, 1 qian of genuine Agastache, 1 qian of dried ginger (roasted), 5 fen of licorice, 1 qian of white Poria, 1 qian of Guang Chenpi, and 1 qian of white Atractylodes (roasted).

Source

From *Treatise on Epidemic Diseases*, Volume 1.

Benefits

When phlegm-pathogen remains in the chest and diaphragm, causing severe heat in the stomach and uncontrollable vomiting, purgation should normally relieve the vomiting; yet if vomiting persists, this indicates deficiency-cold of the stomach qi. In such cases, even a small amount of porridge may trigger a desire to regurgitate sour substances. After purgation for epidemic fever, if the pulse is calm, the body is cool, and there is neither thirst nor dryness, vomiting may result from stomach cold.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger, decoct in water, and administer orally.

Pinellia and Agastache Decoction,From *Treatise on Epidemic Diseases*, Volume 1.,When phlegm-pathogen remains in the chest and diaphragm, causing severe heat in the stomach and uncontrollable vomiting, purgation should normally relieve the vomiting; yet if vomiting persists, this indicates deficiency-cold of the stomach qi. In such cases, even a small amount of porridge may trigger a desire to regurgitate sour substances. After purgation for epidemic fever, if the pulse is calm, the body is cool, and there is neither thirst nor dryness, vomiting may result from stomach cold.

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