Textual Research and Suggestions on Dosage of Pinelliae Rhizoma in Famous Classical Formulas
10.13422/j.cnki.syfjx.20200148
- VernacularTitle:经典名方中半夏剂量的考订与建议
- Author:
Lu-jie LI
1
;
Ren-shou CHEN
1
Author Information
1. Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
Pinelliae Rhizoma;
dosage;
historical evolution;
famous classical formulas;
dosage regimen;
processing of traditional Chinese medicine;
taking methods
- From:
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae
2020;26(8):47-52
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Pinelliae Rhizoma is a toxic traditional Chinese medicine, and its dose differs greatly between at ancient and modern times, so that it is difficult for researchers to determine its dosage during research and development of famous classical formulas. According to the literature research, it is found that the dose of Pinelliae Rhizoma in famous classical formulas has undergone a process from large to small. Based on the principle of " following the classic and conforming to pharmacopoeia" , and in combination with the modern actual situation, the reasonable dose of Pinelliae Rhizoma in the 17 formulas from the Catalogue of Ancient Famous Classical Formulas (The First Batch) is determined. According to the records of the original book, the evolution of past dynasties and the consideration of the current clinical application, dosage regimen and administration methods of the 17 famous classical formulas and so on, the authors suggested that the dosages of Pinelliae Rhizoma in Banxia Houpotang and Maimendong Tang are 15.0 g, its dosages in Wendantang and Sangbaipi Tang are 6.0 g, dosages of Pinelliae Rhizoma in Xuanfu Daizhe Tang, Zhuye Shigaotang, Banxia Xiexintang, Gancao Xiexintang, Huangliantang, Gualou Xiebai Banxiatang, Houpo Mahuangtang and Jinshui Liujunjian are 7.5 g, the dosages of Pinelliae Rhizoma in Zhurutang, Shengyang Yiweitang and Yangweitang are 6.7, 4.5, 5.0 g, respectively, dosages of Pinelliae Rhizoma in Banxia Baizhu Tianma Tang and Huopo Xialing Tang are 5.6 g.
