Xingpi Decoction (Variant)，*Effective Prescriptions for Women*, Volume 12, citing *Bo Ji*.，For pregnancy-related obstruction, vomiting, inability to eat; in severe cases, abdominal distension, loss of taste, or alternating chills and fever.
Xingpi Decoction (Variant)
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Formulas Name : Xingpi Decoction (Variant)
Chinese Name : 醒脾饮子
Drug Formulation
Cardamom (wrap in damp paper, roast in ash until the paper dries; remove, peel, and use) half liang; Magnolia Bark (processed) half liang; Dried Ginger 3 fen; Licorice 1 liang 1 fen.
Source
*Effective Prescriptions for Women*, Volume 12, citing *Bo Ji*.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For pregnancy-related obstruction, vomiting, inability to eat; in severe cases, abdominal distension, loss of taste, or alternating chills and fever.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 da qian per dose; add 1 da zhan of water, 2 jujubes, and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain and drink in sips. For mild cases, 1–2 doses are sufficient to restore appetite.
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Xingpi Decoction (Variant),For pregnancy-related obstruction, vomiting, inability to eat; in severe cases, abdominal distension, loss of taste, or alternating chills and fever.