Warm the Middle Decoction

Warm the Middle Decoction,For shortness of breath, chest fullness, difficulty swallowing, and qi rebelling against the heart.

Formulas Name : Warm the Middle Decoction

Chinese Name : 温中汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of licorice (roasted), 4 liang of cinnamon bark, 1 jin of fresh ginger.

Source

From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 10 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For shortness of breath, chest fullness, difficulty swallowing, and qi rebelling against the heart.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 7.5 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into 5 doses.

Note

Avoid raw scallions, seaweed, and Chinese cabbage.

Warm the Middle Decoction,From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 10 of *Wai Tai*.,For shortness of breath, chest fullness, difficulty swallowing, and qi rebelling against the heart.

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