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Zhengyuan Bi Cheng Jia Decoction

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Zhengyuan Bi Cheng Jia Decoction,Cold qi from the spleen attacks the heart and abdomen, causing pain, a sense of oppression, confusion, and restlessness; cold extremities; vomiting and regurgitation of phlegm; and inability to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : Zhengyuan Bi Cheng Jia Decoction

Chinese Name : 正元荜澄茄汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Piper longum, 1 liang of Agarwood (chopped), 1 liang of Dendrobium (roots removed), 3 fen of Ginseng, 3 fen of Red Poria (black skin removed), 3 fen of Schisandra (lightly roasted),3 fen of Morinda root (with core removed), 3 fen of Cinnamon bark (with coarse bark removed), 3 fen of Atractylodes, 3 fen of Ligusticum, 3 fen of Wood Fragrance, half liang of Nutmeg (shell removed), half liang of Aconite (roasted until cracked, with skin and navel removed), half liang of Myrrh, and 1.5 liang of aged rice malt (roasted).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 45.

Processing

Chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans.

Benefits

Cold qi from the spleen attacks the heart and abdomen, causing pain, a sense of oppression, confusion, and restlessness; cold extremities; vomiting and regurgitation of phlegm; and inability to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 split jujubes to 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm before meals.

Zhengyuan Bi Cheng Jia Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 45.,Cold qi from the spleen attacks the heart and abdomen, causing pain, a sense of oppression, confusion, and restlessness; cold extremities; vomiting and regurgitation of phlegm; and inability to eat or drink.

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