Li Ge Tang - 利膈湯 - Pinellia And Gardenia Combination

English:	Pinellia and Gardenia Combination
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum	Zhi Ban Xia	8g	Descends Rebellious Qi, Dissipates nodules, Dries Dampness, Harmonizes the Stomach, Reduces Stagnation, Stops vomiting, Transforms Phlegm.
Fr. Gardeniae	Zhi Zi	3g	Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Drains Damp-Heat, Eliminates irritability, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces Fire, Reduces swelling, Relieves toxicity.
Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata	Zhi Fu Zi	0.5-1g	Disperses Cold and Dampness, warms the channels and stops pain.

Formula Actions

• Dries Dampness
• Transforms Phlegm
• Warms the channels
• Descends Rebellious Qi
• Stops vomiting
• Harmonizes the Stomach
• Dissipates nodules
• Reduces Stagnation

Syndromes

• Phlegm-Dampness

Clinical Manifestations

Upper abdominal pain Discomfort in the upper abdomen Anorexia Nausea Vomiting Sticky sputum Weight loss Melaena Edema Abdominal distention Chest and hypochondriac distention Dizziness Nausea Vomiting

Vertigo Ascites Anemia Difficulty swallowing food Hepatomegaly Abdominal tumor The tumor is firm and irregular Thirst with no desire to drink Maybe no thirst Palpitations Shortness of Breath T: Normal C: Thick and slippery P: Slippery, full and maybe wiry

Treats

Stomach cancer Esophageal stenosis Esophageal polyps Esophageal spasms Globus hystericus Ascites

Cancer of the cardiac orifice Esophageal cancer Throat Bi Dysphagia Edema

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• This formula gives temporary relief.

Modifications

For a stronger effect:
+ Rz. Zingiberis	Gan Jiang