Pinellia Decoction for Regulating the Middle, Strengthening the Diaphragm, and Dispelling Cold，Quoted from *Shān Fán Fāng* in Volume 6 of *Wài Tái*.，For disrupted qi in the Upper Jiao, a sense of fullness and oppression between the chest and diaphragm, and vomiting of food immediately after ingestion.
Pinellia Decoction for Regulating the Middle, Strengthening the Diaphragm, and Dispelling Cold
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Formulas Name : Pinellia Decoction for Regulating the Middle, Strengthening the Diaphragm, and Dispelling Cold
Chinese Name : 半夏理中续膈破寒汤
Drug Formulation
Half a sheng of Pinellia (processed), 4 liang of ginger, 3 liang of Ephedra (knots removed), 3 liang of Xianhuo, 3 liang of Alisma, 1 sheng of bamboo leaves, 3 liang of Asarum, 3 liang of Zhi Shi (roasted), and 3 liang of apricot kernels (skinned and tips removed).
Source
Quoted from *Shān Fán Fāng* in Volume 6 of *Wài Tái*.
Processing
The ingredients above are sliced.
Benefits
For disrupted qi in the Upper Jiao, a sense of fullness and oppression between the chest and diaphragm, and vomiting of food immediately after ingestion.
Instructions for Use
Boil with 9 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain and divide into 3 doses.
Note
Avoid mutton, malt syrup, and raw vegetables.
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Pinellia Decoction for Regulating the Middle, Strengthening the Diaphragm, and Dispelling Cold,For disrupted qi in the Upper Jiao, a sense of fullness and oppression between the chest and diaphragm, and vomiting of food immediately after ingestion.