Pinelliae Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium
Disharmony Between the Stomach and Intestines with interaction of Cold and Heat factors This educational formula record links its documented ingredients and traditional context; it is not a prescribing recommendation.
Key reference facts
- Formula type
- classical
- Actions
- Harmonizes the Stomach; Descends Rebellious Qi; Disperses clumping; Eliminates focal distention due to Cold and Heat factors
- Pattern terms
- Disharmony Between the Stomach and Intestines with interaction of Cold and Heat factors; Improper purging of the Shao Yang with underlying Stomach Deficiency; Damp-Heat in the gastrointestinal area; Gu Syndrome
- Safety note
- CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindicated for those with focal distention due to Qi Stagnation or Food Stagnation or Accumulation of Phlegm and Heat. Contraindicated for those with nausea and vomiting due to Yin Deficiency . HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS Diarrhea induced by cisplatin (Platinol) and irinotecan (Camptosar) was effectively controlled by this formula.
Related library records
Source reference: American Dragon ยท Pinelliae Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium