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Ping Chen Tang平陈汤

Calm the Stomach plus Citrus and Pinellia Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Cang ZhuRz. Atractylodis12–15 g

    Strongly dries Dampness and tonifies the Spleen.

    for Dampness obstructing Spleen Yang with epigastric fullness, abdominal and epigastric distention, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, loss of taste and a thick, greasy tongue coat.
  • Hou PoCx. Magnoliae Officinalis9–12 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi in the Middle Jiao, resolves Stagnation, descends Rebellious Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    for Phlegm Obstructing the Qi, leading to coughing, vomiting or a sense of something stuck in the throat.
    for Dampness Accumulation with Qi Stagnation including epigastric fullness and distention, acid regurgitation, distasteful belching, nausea and vomiting
  • Zhi Ban XiaRz. Pinelliae Pre4paratum9–12 g

    Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, stops vomiting and reduces Stagnation.

    • Chen Pi
    for a productive cough and a stifling sensation in the chest due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction or Spleen Qi Deficiency.
    expels Phlegm and stops nausea and vomiting, hiccups, coughs with clear, profuse Phlegm and loose, watery stools.
    for Phlegm-Dampness with Qi Stagnation.
  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae9–12 g

    Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, Descends Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    • Zhi Ban Xia, Fu Ling
    Hou Po,* enhances the Phlegm transforming and Spleen strengthening properties of the formula.
    for a thick white tongue coat with no desire to drink.
    for a cough due to accumulation of Dampness and Phlegm.
  • Fu LingPoria12–15 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle *Jiao.*

    for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids.
  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae3–6 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels*.

Actions

  • Removes Dampness by drying
  • Breaks down Phlegm
  • Harmonizes the flow of Qi
  • Brings the Middle Jiao into balance

Patterns treated

Phlegm and Dampness

Manifestations

  • A cough producing abundant, watery, white sputum that is frothy or lumpy
  • A congested feeling in the chest and epigastrium
  • Possibly palpable lumps in the abdomen and/or chest
  • Bringing up frothy fluid
  • A fluttering sensation in the heart
  • Head pain brought on by strong odors
  • A painful, full feeling in the chest
  • Breathing difficulty that worsens when lying down
  • Asthmatic breathing
  • A rattling sound in the throat
  • Possibly a loss of appetite
  • Diminished sense of taste
  • A worn-out, weary feeling
  • Frequent burping
  • A sluggish feeling
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Nausea, with or without vomiting
  • Dizziness, with or without vertigo
  • A foggy feeling in the head
  • Reflux of stomach acid
  • Distention of the abdomen and epigastrium
  • Breathlessness
  • A wheezing sound in the chest
  • A sudden bout of panting marked by a high-pitched sound and rapid exhaling
  • Swelling of the face
  • Skin that feels oily
  • Weakness in the limbs
  • A tired, depleted feeling
  • A lack of energy and drive
Tongue body
Pale in color
Coating
A coating that is thick and white, and either greasy or sticky
Pulse
Slippery, or alternatively soft

Indications

  • Head pain
  • Reflux of stomach acid
  • Swelling of the face
  • A persistent cough
  • Nausea, with or without vomiting
  • A tired, depleted feeling
  • Excess body weight
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Poor digestion
  • Light-headedness
  • A spinning sensation
  • Asthmatic breathing
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weakness in the limbs
  • A fluttering sensation in the heart

Modifications