Pinellia, Atractylodes, and Gastrodia Decoction

Pinellia, Atractylodes, and Gastrodia Decoction,Dizziness and blackouts; nausea and restlessness; shortness of breath and wheezing; mental confusion; inability to open the eyes; a splitting headache; a body as heavy as a mountain; cold and numb limbs; inability to sleep soundly.

Formulas Name : Pinellia, Atractylodes, and Gastrodia Decoction

Chinese Name : 半夏白术天麻汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Pinellia (processed), 2 qian of Atractylodes (roasted), 1.5 qian of Gastrodia.

Source

*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 7.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

Dizziness and blackouts; nausea and restlessness; shortness of breath and wheezing; mental confusion; inability to open the eyes; a splitting headache; a body as heavy as a mountain; cold and numb limbs; inability to sleep soundly.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take warm after meals.

Pinellia, Atractylodes, and Gastrodia Decoction,*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 7.,Dizziness and blackouts; nausea and restlessness; shortness of breath and wheezing; mental confusion; inability to open the eyes; a splitting headache; a body as heavy as a mountain; cold and numb limbs; inability to sleep soundly.

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