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Pinellia Lung-Warming Decoction

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Pinellia Lung-Warming Decoction,Deficiency-cold of the stomach qi; phlegm, fluid, and cold qi in the epigastrium and abdomen; a sensation of fullness beneath the heart; rumbling and gurgling in the intestines; excessive salivation; spontaneous flow of clear fluid from the mouth; tight, distended, and painful flanks; loss of appetite; pulse deep, taut, fine, and slow.

Formulas Name : Pinellia Lung-Warming Decoction

Chinese Name : 半夏温肺汤

Drug Formulation

Xixin half liang, tangerine peel half liang, cinnamon bark half liang, ginseng half liang, inula flower half liang, licorice half liang, platycodon root half liang, peony root half liang, pinellia rhizome half liang, red poria 3 fen.

Source

From *Medical Inventions*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Deficiency-cold of the stomach qi; phlegm, fluid, and cold qi in the epigastrium and abdomen; a sensation of fullness beneath the heart; rumbling and gurgling in the intestines; excessive salivation; spontaneous flow of clear fluid from the mouth; tight, distended, and painful flanks; loss of appetite; pulse deep, taut, fine, and slow.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 7 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain; take warm after meals.

Pinellia Lung-Warming Decoction,From *Medical Inventions*, Volume 9.,Deficiency-cold of the stomach qi; phlegm, fluid, and cold qi in the epigastrium and abdomen; a sensation of fullness beneath the heart; rumbling and gurgling in the intestines; excessive salivation; spontaneous flow of clear fluid from the mouth; tight, distended, and painful flanks; loss of appetite; pulse deep, taut, fine, and slow.

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