Pinellia “Drawing the Sword” Formula

Pinellia “Drawing the Sword” Formula,For women with abdominal masses, blood stagnation, and sour fluid regurgitation.

Formulas Name : Pinellia “Drawing the Sword” Formula

Chinese Name : 半夏拨刀

Drug Formulation

4 liang of barley flour, half a liang of Pinellia (washed in hot water to remove slime, then thoroughly stir-fried) (ground into powder), and 1 qian of Cinnamon (with coarse bark removed) (ground into powder).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 190.

Benefits

For women with abdominal masses, blood stagnation, and sour fluid regurgitation.

Instructions for Use

Mix with ginger juice and a small amount of rice vinegar, shape into a “knife-shaped” piece, and boil until cooked. Consume on an empty stomach as usual.

Pinellia “Drawing the Sword” Formula,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 190.,For women with abdominal masses, blood stagnation, and sour fluid regurgitation.

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