Effect
Descending the upward adverse flow of Qi and dissolving phlegm invigorating Qi and
regulating the function of the stomach.
Indications
Syndrome due to weakness of the stomach-Qi and retention of phlegm in the interior,
marked by fullness and rigidity in the epigastric region, incessive belching, whitish
slippery tongue coating, and taut weak pulse; including such diseases with the above
symptoms as gastrointestinal neurosis, gastric dilatation, incomplete pylorochesis,
Ingredients
Flos lnulae (Xuanfuhua) 9 g,
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Rhizoma Pinelliae (Banxia) 9 g,
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Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) 6 g,
Rhizoma Zingiberis (Shengjiang) 10 g,
Fructus Jujubae (Dazao) 12 dates.
Explanation
Xuan Fu Hua: The principal drug, descending the adverse flow of Qi to remove phlegm
and stop hiccup.
Dai Zhe Shi: Checking the adverse flow of Qi by its heavy nature.
Ren Shen: Invigorating Qi and strengthening the body resistance. Zhi Gan Cao: Warming
and tonifying the Qi of the Middle-Jiao.
Da Zao: Nourishing the stomach and reinforcing the spleen.
Sheng Jiang: Warming up the stomach to dissolve phlegm, dispelling pathogenic cold to
arrest vomiting.
Ban Xia: Eliminating phlegm, removing masses, keep the upward adverse flow of Qi going
downward and regulating the function of the stomach.
Administration
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.