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Pinellia and Shenqu Decoction

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Pinellia and Shenqu Decoction,Excessive consumption of cold, hard foods and raw fruits and vegetables can damage the Taiyin and Jueyin channels, leading to vomiting, epigastric fullness and distension, intestinal masses, or abdominal pain with aversion to food.

Formulas Name : Pinellia and Shenqu Decoction

Chinese Name : 半夏神曲汤

Drug Formulation

Dried tangerine peel 1 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 qian 5 fen, Pinellia ternata 1 qian 2 fen, Dried ginger (roasted) 8 fen, Shenqu (roasted) 1 qian, Curcuma zedoaria (vinegar-roasted) 1 qian, Curcuma zedoaria var. longicaulis (vinegar-roasted) 1 qian, Poria cocos (peeled) 1 qian, Hawthorn (pitted) 1 qian, Trifoliate orange (roasted) 1 qian,7 fen of Amomum villosum (roasted), 8 fen of barley malt (roasted).

Source

*Yi Bian*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Excessive consumption of cold, hard foods and raw fruits and vegetables can damage the Taiyin and Jueyin channels, leading to vomiting, epigastric fullness and distension, intestinal masses, or abdominal pain with aversion to food.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take while hot, regardless of the time of day.

Pinellia and Shenqu Decoction,*Yi Bian*, Volume 2.,Excessive consumption of cold, hard foods and raw fruits and vegetables can damage the Taiyin and Jueyin channels, leading to vomiting, epigastric fullness and distension, intestinal masses, or abdominal pain with aversion to food.

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