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Shi Di Tang柿蒂湯

Persimmon Calyx Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Shi DiCalyx Kaki9–30 g

    Descends Qi and stops hiccups.

    for hiccups and vomiting due to Stomach Cold.
  • Ding XiangFlos Caryophylli6–30 g

    Warms the Middle Jiao, relieves pain, descends *Qi, warms the Kidneys and assists Yang.***

    stops hiccup and reduces vomiting due to Stomach Cold.
  • Sheng JiangRz. Zingiberis Recens6–10 g

    Warms the Middle, stops vomiting and normalizes the flow of Qi at the center.

Actions

  • Brings warmth to the Middle Jiao
  • Directs Qi downward

Patterns treated

Cold in the Stomach

Manifestations

  • Hiccupping
  • Ongoing belching
  • Diminished appetite
  • A feeling of fullness in the chest
  • Chest distension
  • Distension in the epigastric region
  • Abdominal fullness
  • A smothering sensation
Tongue body
A tongue that appears Pale
Coating
A coating that is white in color
Pulse
A pulse quality that is Slow, deep, and wiry

Indications

  • Hiccup episodes
  • Continuous hiccupping caused by Stomach cancer
  • Eructation

Modifications