Dried aged tangerine peel is great for intestinal gurgling.

Alternative Names

• er chen tang
• erh chen tang
• ni tin to
• nichinto
• two olds combination
• two cured decoction
• two aged combination
• Two Vintage Herbs Decoction
• Nichin-tō
• 二陳湯
• にちんとう
• TJ81; TJ-81; TJ 81
• èr chén wán
• 二陳丸

This formula is named after the two herbs in this formula that are aged or cured, those being the ban xia (pinellia) and the citrus peel (ju hong). These herbs are very drying in the Stomach and Intestines. This formula is a central component to many formulas that address issues that arise from excessive fluids in the gastro-intestinal system.

Ingredients

Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae [supports pregnancy]

• The key action of this herb is drying dampness. To put that into familiar terms, it promotes the healthy functions of the stomach. Healthy stomach functions mean less gurgling and nausea.

Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos

• Fu ling dries like Ban Xia, but also calms the spirit. Doesn’t make you sleepy or anything, just calm.

Ju Hong 橘紅 tangerine flavedo, red tangerine peel Pc. Citris

• Another drying herb, but this one also promotes qi movement which can be thought of as regulating the part of stomach functions that require the help of the nervous system.

Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]

• Honey friend licorice root. Mmm! This herb actually nourishes and moistens. The other herbs are very drying, this herb prevents them from being *too* drying and causing constipation.

This formula can be used to support health with or without symptoms. If symptoms are present, take 1 level teaspoon of the powder (8 capsules) three times daily. When symptoms are not present, take 1/2 level teaspoon (4 capsules), two times daily. Empty stomach is best for efficient absorption, but not essential. [More...]

At this dosage, your order will last approximately this long (?):

• 50 grams powder (capsules only): 4 to 14 days.
• 100 grams powder (capsules or powder): 8 to 25 days
• 200 grams powder (powder only): 19 to 56 days