Stomach-Rotation Decoction

Stomach-Rotation Decoction,Kidney deficiency causes qi to surge into the stomach, leading to upward rebellion of stomach qi, which in turn causes phlegm and fluid retention to rise and accumulate between the chest and diaphragm. This results in coughing, hiccups, labored breathing, and shortness of breath; the patient appears swollen, with incessant phlegm expectoration and a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Rotation Decoction

Chinese Name : 转胃汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Chinese yam, 1 liang of coix seed, 1 liang of ginseng, 5 qian of white atractylodes, 3 qian of achyranthes root, 1 fen of aconite, 5 fen of tangerine peel, 2 qian of perilla seed, 1 liang of ophiopogon, and 3 qian of white mustard seed.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Kidney deficiency causes qi to surge into the stomach, leading to upward rebellion of stomach qi, which in turn causes phlegm and fluid retention to rise and accumulate between the chest and diaphragm. This results in coughing, hiccups, labored breathing, and shortness of breath; the patient appears swollen, with incessant phlegm expectoration and a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After 1 dose, stomach qi stabilizes; after 2 doses, stomach qi reverses; after 3 doses, coughing, retching, and shortness of breath subside; after 4 doses, complete recovery is achieved.

Stomach-Rotation Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Kidney deficiency causes qi to surge into the stomach, leading to upward rebellion of stomach qi, which in turn causes phlegm and fluid retention to rise and accumulate between the chest and diaphragm. This results in coughing, hiccups, labored breathing, and shortness of breath; the patient appears swollen, with incessant phlegm expectoration and a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm.

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