bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage bubble_chart Efficacy
Strengthen the middle to relieve stuffiness, promote digestion and eliminate dampness.
bubble_chart Indications
Cold-damage disease with symptoms of sweating, post-recovery discomfort, stomach disharmony, epigastric fullness, hiccups, fetid mouth odor, water retention below the ribcage, rumbling in the abdomen, and diarrhea.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
This formula, namely the Pineilia Heart-Draining Decoction, is modified by reducing the amount of Dried Ginger and adding Fresh Ginger Rhizome. The purpose of adding Fresh Ginger Rhizome is to enhance the ability to digest food and resolve fluid retention. In the formula, Pineilia removes stagnant water in the stomach and, when paired with Dried Ginger, can also stop nausea and vomiting. Coptis Rhizome and Skullcap Root clear dampness-heat inflammation in the stomach and intestines, both being bitter and cold stomach-strengthening agents. Ginseng combined with Dried Ginger promotes blood circulation in the stomach and intestines, aiding in the recovery of function. Liquorice Root and Chinese Date harmonize the various herbs and strengthen their synergistic effects. Fresh Ginger Rhizome can treat symptoms such as belching, fetid mouth odor, and borborygmus caused by abnormal fermentation in the stomach and intestines.
bubble_chart Pattern Identification
- epigastric stuffiness distension (whip)
- belching fetid mouth odor.
- borborygmus diarrhea.
bubble_chart Formula Modification
- vomiting retained food: add Immature Orange Fruit, Magnolia Bark.
- thirst, desire to drink: add Poria, Alisma or combine with Five Ingredients with Poria Powder.
- abdominal pain, diarrhea: add Peony Root, Dried Tangerine Peel.
- abdominal distension and fullness, indigestion: combine with Stomach-Calming Powder
bubble_chart Modern Application
This formula harmonizes gastrointestinal function, strengthens the stomach, inhibits bacteria, reduces inflammation, and enhances immune function. It is used for acute and chronic gastroenteritis, hyperacidity, gastric atony, gastric dilatation, and enteritis.
