Stomach Distension Decoction

Stomach Distension Decoction,Insufficiency of stomach qi and deficiency of heart qi, causing qi to rise to the chest with confusion and oppression, chills, cramping abdominal pain, and vomiting of old fecal matter.

Formulas Name : Stomach Distension Decoction

Chinese Name : 胃胀汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Ginseng, 2 liang of Poria, 2 liang of Tangerine Peel, 2 liang of Dried Ginger, 2 liang of Licorice (roasted).

Source

*Qianjin Yi* (Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions), Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

Insufficiency of stomach qi and deficiency of heart qi, causing qi to rise to the chest with confusion and oppression, chills, cramping abdominal pain, and vomiting of old fecal matter.

Instructions for Use

Take 20 pills per dose. Boil in 2 sheng of water in a copper vessel over a fire until it comes to a boil once. Those unable to drink the entire amount should take 1 sheng, three times a day. May be taken long-term.

Stomach Distension Decoction,*Qianjin Yi* (Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions), Volume 15.,Insufficiency of stomach qi and deficiency of heart qi, causing qi to rise to the chest with confusion and oppression, chills, cramping abdominal pain, and vomiting of old fecal matter.

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