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Trichosanthes Fruit, Garlic Stem, and Pinellia Decoction

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Trichosanthes Fruit, Garlic Stem, and Pinellia Decoction,For chest bi syndrome where the patient cannot lie down and experiences heart pain radiating to the back.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes Fruit, Garlic Stem, and Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 栝楼薤白半夏汤

Drug Formulation

1 Trichosanthes fruit (crushed), 3 liang of garlic stem, half a jin of Pinellia, 1 dou of white wine.

Source

From *The Golden Chamber* (Volume 1).

Benefits

For chest bi syndrome where the patient cannot lie down and experiences heart pain radiating to the back.

Instructions for Use

Boil all ingredients together; reduce to 4 sheng; take 1 sheng while warm, three times daily.

Note

Avoid mutton and malt syrup.

Trichosanthes Fruit, Garlic Stem, and Pinellia Decoction,From *The Golden Chamber* (Volume 1).,For chest bi syndrome where the patient cannot lie down and experiences heart pain radiating to the back.

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