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Pingmu Decoction

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Pingmu Decoction,Body fluids become stagnant in the upper part of the stomach due to the ascending Qi; damp-heat fails to dissipate. When this stagnation reaches its peak, it surges upward, causing sour regurgitation; in severe cases, the teeth may feel sour and涩, and the patient may be unable to keep their eyes open.

Formulas Name : Pingmu Decoction

Chinese Name : 平木汤

Drug Formulation

Bamboo Shavings, Dried Tangerine Peel, Atractylodes, Cyperus, Ligusticum, Shenqu, Pinellia, and Fresh Ginger.

Source

*Yidi*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Body fluids become stagnant in the upper part of the stomach due to the ascending Qi; damp-heat fails to dissipate. When this stagnation reaches its peak, it surges upward, causing sour regurgitation; in severe cases, the teeth may feel sour and涩, and the patient may be unable to keep their eyes open.

Instructions for Use

Use a small amount of Evodia fruit as a guide.

Pingmu Decoction,*Yidi*, Volume 7.,Body fluids become stagnant in the upper part of the stomach due to the ascending Qi; damp-heat fails to dissipate. When this stagnation reaches its peak, it surges upward, causing sour regurgitation; in severe cases, the teeth may feel sour and涩, and the patient may be unable to keep their eyes open.

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