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厚朴生姜半夏甘草人参汤

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NameThe Prescription of 厚朴生姜半夏甘草人参汤SourceThe book Shang Han LunIngredientsHou Po 12 g,Sheng Jiang 9 g,Ban Xia 6 g,Zhi Gan Cao 6 g,Ren Shen 3 g.ExplanationSheng Jiang: Being pungent in taste and warm in nature, dispersing accumulation of pathogens, regulating the stomach to arrest vomiting.Hou Po: In

Name

The Prescription of 厚朴生姜半夏甘草人参汤

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

Hou Po 12 g,Sheng Jiang 9 g,Ban Xia 6 g,Zhi Gan Cao 6 g,Ren Shen 3 g.

Explanation

Sheng Jiang: Being pungent in taste and warm in nature, dispersing accumulation of pathogens, regulating the stomach to arrest vomiting.

Hou Po: Inducing Qi to flow downward and relieving distention.

Zhi Gan Cao: Invigorating the spleen and stomach, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.

Ban Xia: Dissolving phlegm and dispersing accumulation of pathogens, keeping the adverse Qi flowing downward and regulating the stomach.

Ren Shen: Powerfully reinforcing original qi, tonifying zang-organ qi, promoting the generation of body fluid to alleviate thirst.

The Effect of 厚朴生姜半夏甘草人参汤

Effect

Eliminate stagnation, relieve fullness, dry dampness and harmonize the stomach.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken three times a day.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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