Pinellia and Perilla Seed Decoction

Pinellia and Perilla Seed Decoction,Sudden shortness of breath; fullness and obstruction in the chest and heart.

Formulas Name : Pinellia and Perilla Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 半夏苏子汤

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Pinellia (washed), 1 sheng of Perilla seeds, 5 liang of fresh ginger, 40 jujubes (split), 3 liang of tangerine peel, 3 liang of cassia bark, and 2 liang of licorice.

Source

From *Shenshi’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 10 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

The ingredients above are sliced.

Benefits

Sudden shortness of breath; fullness and obstruction in the chest and heart.

Instructions for Use

Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng and 7 he. Divide into 3 doses.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, mutton, malt syrup, and raw scallions.

Pinellia and Perilla Seed Decoction,From *Shenshi’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 10 of *Wai Tai*.,Sudden shortness of breath; fullness and obstruction in the chest and heart.

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