桂枝生姜枳实汤
桂枝生姜枳实汤 is also named The Prescription of Guizhi Shengjiang Zhishi Tang, 桂枝生姜枳實湯
Source
The book Jin Gui Yao Lue
Ingredients
- Gui Zhi 9 g,
- Sheng Jiang 9 g,
- 5 Zhi Shi.
Explanation
Zhi Shi: Inducing downward flow of Qi to disperse stagnation of Qi, relieving fullness and distention.
Gui Zhi: Reinforcing Yang-Qi and promoting its circulation to dispel pathogenic cold, keeping upward adverse flow of Qi going downward.
Sheng Jiang: Being pungent in taste and warm in nature, dispersing accumulation of pathogens, regulating the stomach to arrest vomiting.
Effect
Reinforce yang and dispel cold, induce downward flow of qi, relieve fullness and distension.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken three times a day.