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Saliva-Dispersing Decoction

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Saliva-Dispersing Decoction,For stagnation of wind-phlegm, shortness of breath and fullness in the epigastrium, nausea, and difficulty in swallowing saliva.

Formulas Name : Saliva-Dispersing Decoction

Chinese Name : 分涎汤

Drug Formulation

Dried tangerine peel, Silla ginseng, Pinellia (washed in hot water seven times until soft; cut each into four slices and soaked in ginger juice overnight), Zhi Shi, Bitter Stem, and Tian Nan Xing (remove outer skin, wrap in damp paper, roast over a charcoal fire until fragrant and cooked through, then remove)—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Simple Formulas*, citing *Ye’s Formulas* (see *Pocket Edition*, Volume 1).

Benefits

For stagnation of wind-phlegm, shortness of breath and fullness in the epigastrium, nausea, and difficulty in swallowing saliva.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; decoct with 1 zhan of water and 10 slices of fresh ginger; take after meals.

Saliva-Dispersing Decoction,From *Simple Formulas*, citing *Ye’s Formulas* (see *Pocket Edition*, Volume 1).,For stagnation of wind-phlegm, shortness of breath and fullness in the epigastrium, nausea, and difficulty in swallowing saliva.

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