Coptis Decoction

傷寒論

In cold damage, when there is heat in the chest, pathogenic qi in the stomach, abdominal pain, and a desire to vomit, Huanglian Tang governs it. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage))

Coptis 3 liang; Licorice 3 liang, honey-fried; Dried Ginger 3 liang; Cinnamon Twig 3 liang, peeled; Ginseng 2 liang; Pinellia half sheng, washed; Jujube 12 pieces, split. The above seven ingredients, with 1 dou of water, decoct to obtain 6 sheng, remove the dregs, and take warm. Three times in the day and twice at night. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun)

Decoct nine bowls of water into three bowls; Cinnamon Twig is Add later and decocted for only 15 minutes. After meals, take one bowl warm each time.

湯劑

Regulate both cold and heat, harmonize the stomach and descend counterflow.

Cold damage, heat in the chest, pathogenic qi in the stomach, abdominal pain, desire to vomit, chest restlessness/oppression, or bowel sounds and diarrhea, white greasy tongue coating, and a stringy pulse.

Constipation: add Rhubarb: 6. -- Watery diarrhea and dysentery: add Poria: 15. -- Dysentery with abdominal pain and pus and blood in the stool: add Aucklandia: 6, White Peony: 15, Scutellaria: 15.

This formula only treats vomiting and abdominal pain due to upper heat and lower cold. If it is caused by Qi stagnation, food accumulation, or other reasons, this formula is not suitable.