Stomach-Stimulating Decoction，*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.，For cases of extreme damp-heat in the stomach, characterized by abdominal pain with dysentery, vomiting, inability to eat, unstoppable diarrhea, and even difficulty swallowing a spoonful of water, accompanied by a sensation of oppression and turmoil in the stomach.
Stomach-Stimulating Decoction
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Formulas Name : Stomach-Stimulating Decoction
Chinese Name : 引胃汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of ginseng, 3 qian of Coptis, 3 fen of Evodia, 3 fen of Acorus.
Source
*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.
Processing
Grind each of the above herbs into a fine powder.
Benefits
For cases of extreme damp-heat in the stomach, characterized by abdominal pain with dysentery, vomiting, inability to eat, unstoppable diarrhea, and even difficulty swallowing a spoonful of water, accompanied by a sensation of oppression and turmoil in the stomach.
Instructions for Use
Mix the powdered Poria with boiling water; approximately 5 qian of Poria is needed. Stir in one spoonful at a time until it forms a thin paste, then swallow it. At first, swallowing will inevitably cause vomiting; continue swallowing after vomiting. Once the medicine is accepted, vomiting will cease. Finish the entire dose, and both the upper and lower passages will be cleared.
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Stomach-Stimulating Decoction,For cases of extreme damp-heat in the stomach, characterized by abdominal pain with dysentery, vomiting, inability to eat, unstoppable diarrhea, and even difficulty swallowing a spoonful of water, accompanied by a sensation of oppression and turmoil in the stomach.