Pinellia, Scutellaria, and Atractylodes Decoction,Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 4; name cited in *The Treasure Mirror of Eastern Medicine: External Manifestations*, Volume 4.,Arm pain due to phlegm-fluid retention, with inability to lift the arm.
Pinellia, Scutellaria, and Atractylodes Decoction
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Formulas Name : Pinellia, Scutellaria, and Atractylodes Decoction
Chinese Name : 半夏芩术汤
Drug Formulation
2 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 1.5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of Pinellia ternata, 1 qian of Pinellia ternata (Southern Star variety), 1 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis (wine-processed), 1 qian of Cyperus rotundus, 0.5 fen of Citrus reticulata peel, 0.5 fen of Poria cocos (red), 0.3 fen of Clematis chinensis, 0.2 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.
Source
Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 4; name cited in *The Treasure Mirror of Eastern Medicine: External Manifestations*, Volume 4.
Benefits
Arm pain due to phlegm-fluid retention, with inability to lift the arm.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.
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Pinellia, Scutellaria, and Atractylodes Decoction,Arm pain due to phlegm-fluid retention, with inability to lift the arm.