Stomach-Stimulating Decoction

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.

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.

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.

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