Pinxia Pingwei Powder

Pinxia Pingwei Powder,For stomach deficiency, various illnesses characterized by alternating chills and fever, spleen cold with excessive phlegm, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Pinxia Pingwei Powder

Chinese Name : 半夏平胃散

Drug Formulation

Pinellia 2 liang (soaked in boiling water and rinsed 7 times, sliced, and roasted until dry), Magnolia Bark 4 liang (processed with ginger), Dried Tangerine Peel 6 liang (pith removed, roasted until dry), Licorice 2 liang (roasted until golden brown), Atractylodes 6 liang (soaked in rice wash for one fu-shi, peeled, sliced, and roasted until dry).

Source

From *Pujifang*, Volume 23, citing *Baosheng Huiche Lun*.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients, stir-fry over low heat until charred, and grind into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For stomach deficiency, various illnesses characterized by alternating chills and fever, spleen cold with excessive phlegm, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced by one-sixth; strain; take warm before meals, three times daily.

Pinxia Pingwei Powder,From *Pujifang*, Volume 23, citing *Baosheng Huiche Lun*.,For stomach deficiency, various illnesses characterized by alternating chills and fever, spleen cold with excessive phlegm, and loss of appetite.

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