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[Xinfa Banxia Tang / New Method Pinellia Decoction]
Indicated for disharmony of the Spleen and Stomach, Qi stagnation in the Zhongwan (CV12) region, retention of old cold and lingering fluid-dampness that fails to dissipate, causing stabbing pain in the heart and abdomen, distension and swelling of the Zang-Fu organs, vomiting, and acid regurgitation; or for vomiting due to alcohol intoxication, hiccups, nausea, headache, irritability, thirst, fatigue, drowsiness, and loss of appetite. It is suitable for all these conditions.
Qingpi (Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae, white pith removed), 6 liang; Ganjiang (Radix Zingiberis Preparata, processed), 6 liang; Jieging (Radix Platycodi, stir-fried), 1 liang; Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, white pith removed), 1 liang; Dingxiangpi (Caryophylli Flos Cortex), 4 liang; Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, stir-fried).
Pulverize the above ingredients into a fine powder. Take 1 qian per dose, add a pinch of salt, and brew with boiling water. Take at any time. Regular consumption can gently warm the Sanjiao (Triple Burner), open the stomach, strengthen the Spleen, eliminate residual alcohol effects, and promote appetite.

[Renshen Dingchuan Tang / Ginseng Asthma-Calming Decoction]
Indicated for cough due to Lung Qi deficiency in men and women, regardless of whether the onset is remote or recent; characterized by wheezing and rapid breathing, phlegm-rattling sounds in the throat, chest fullness, rebellious Qi, and inability to sit or lie comfortably. It also treats Lung exposure to Cold pathogenic factors, resulting in heavy-sounding cough, hoarseness or aphonia, nasal congestion, and dizziness. All these conditions are treated by this formula.
Renshen (Radix Ginseng, sliced), Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, joints removed), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, honey-fried), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini, stir-fried), Banxiaqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata Prepared, each 1 liang), Sangbaipi (Cortex Mori), Wuweizi (Fructus Schisandrae).
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder, mix evenly with Renshen slices. Take 3 da qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water and 3 slices of Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens), decoct together until the volume reduces to 0.7 zhan, filter out the dregs, and take warm after meals. It also treats prolonged illness in children causing Lung Qi asthma and rapid breathing, phlegm-rattling sounds in the throat, chest and diaphragm discomfort, and vomiting of sputum. The dosage should be adjusted according to the child's age.

[Xixin Wuweizi Tang / Asarum and Schisandra Decoction]
Indicated for insufficiency of the Lung Meridian, weak and timid Stomach Qi, or exposure to Wind pathogenic factors, or retention of Cold and fluid-dampness in the body. Symptoms include cough requiring leaning for respiration, inability to lie flat, shortness of breath, reduced appetite, dry retching with heat sensation, cough producing consolidated phlegm or spitting of saliva/foam, dizziness of the head and eyes, heaviness and pain in the body, aphonia, occasional edema in the face, feet, and knees, incessant phlegm-cough, and pain radiating to the chest and hypochondrium. It is suitable for both new and chronic cases.
Beixixin (Herba Asari, radix and rhizome removed), Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Preparata, washed seven times), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, honey-fried), Wumei (Fructus Mume, pits removed), Wuweizi (Fructus Schisandrae).
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 3 qian per dose, add 2.5 zhan of water and 10 slices of Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens), decoct until the volume reduces to 1 zhan, filter through gauze to remove dregs, and take warm. Retain the dregs from two doses, combine them, and decoct again for a second administration.