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Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium

Chinese Prescription: Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang

English Translation: Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium

Formula Type: Harmonize the Stomach and Intestines

Actions: Harmonizes the Stomach, directs rebellious qi downward, disperses clumping, & eliminates focal distention.

Indications: Epigastric focal distention, fullness, & tightness with very slight or no pain, dry heaves or frank vomiting, borborygmus with diarrhea, reduced appetite, a thin, yellow, & greasy tongue coating that may be red at the tip, & a wiry, rapid pulse.

Contraindications: This formula is indicated for focal distention caused by clumping of constrained heat & fluids in the epigastrium. Where such distention is due to qi stagnation or harbored food, this formula will not be effective.

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