Old Master Shen Zhonggui’s Formula for Ulcer Disease, September 29, 1977

Old Master Shen Zhonggui’s Formula for Ulcer Disease, September 29, 1977

Coptis chinensis 6g, Evodia rutaecarpa 3g, Paeonia lactiflora 15g, Agastache rugosa 9g, Cyperus rotundus 6g, Amomum villosum 3g, Pinellia ternata 6g, Citrus reticulata pericarpium 6g, Poria cocos 12g, Glycyrrhiza 6g, Carica papaya 9g, Corydalis yanhusuo 9g, Coix seed 15g, Malt 9g, Fossilized shell 12g. Master Shen was a renowned physician of his generation. I have used this formula to treat numerous cases of gastric and duodenal ulcers, with remarkable results. Therefore, I composed the mnemonic: “Zuojin Baiya, Xiangsha Erchen Yihua Gua.”