Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Discusion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Ban Xia (Pinellia)	Pinellia ternata
Gan Jiang (Ginger)	Zingiberis officinalis
Huang Qin (Scutellaria)	Scutellaria baicalensis	9 grams ea.
Huang Lian (Coptis)	Coptis chinensis	3 grams
Ren Shen (Ginseng)	Panax ginseng	9 grams
Da Zao (Jujube)	Zizyphus jujuba	4–6 pieces
Zhi Gan Cao (Licorice) fried	Glycyrrhiza uralensis	6 grams

Preparation:

Prepare a standard decoction.
Licorice was originally given in 9 gram doses, but this is usually reduced to 6 grams today. Jujube was originally used in a dose of 12 pieces, which again is reduced today.

Function:

Harmonizes the Stomach, Guides Qi downards, disperses obstructed Qi

Use:

Focal distention of the Epigastrium, fullness, diarrhea with borborygmus, greasy tongue caoting and a wiry rapid pulse.
1. Acute Gastroenteritis
2. Chronic Gastritis
3. Chronic Hepatitis
4. Chronic Pancreatitis
5. Chronic Cholecystitis
6. Gastric Ulcers
7. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
8. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
9. Ulcerative Colitis
10. Cirrhosis (early stage)
11. Gastric Cancer
12. Esophageal Cancer

Dose:

The above decoction is divided into 3 equal doses to be taken over the course of a day.

Cautions:

Not used for Yin deficiency.

Modifications:

1. Qi stagnation in the Intestines, add Costus
2. Abdominal pain and cramping, add Paeonia Bai Shao and Citrus Chen Pi
3. Unless the Qi is very weak, Codonopsis Dang Shen can replace Ginseng.

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