Effect
Promoting the circulation of Qi and dispersing accumulation of pathogens, making the adverse Qi flow downward to dissolve phlegm.
Indications
Syndrome of globus hystericus marked by a sensation of something stuck in the throat which is difficult to vomit out or swallow, fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, whitish moist tongue coating, and taut slow pulse; including such diseases with the above symptoms as hysteria, gastroneurosis, esophageal spasm, Chronic Pharyngitis.
Ingredients
Poria (Fuling) 12 g,
Explanation
Ban Xia: The principal drug, dissolving phlegm and dispersing accumulation of pathogens, keeping the adverse Qi flowing downward and regulating the stomach.
Hou Po: Inducing Qi to flow downward and relieving distention.
Fu Ling: Being sweet and tasteless in flavor, inducing diuresis.
Sheng Jiang: Being pungent in taste and warm in nature, dispersing accumulation of pathogens, regulating the stomach to arrest vomiting.
Su Ye: Being aromatic in taste, promoting the flow of Qi, regulating the lung, soothing the liver.
Administration
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.