Discussion on Use of Pinelliae Rhizoma Processed Products in Famous Classical Formulas / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ABSTRACT

There are 17 formulas containing Pinelliae Rhizoma in the Catalogue of Ancient Famous Classical Formulas (the First Batch), most of which are only labeled with " washing with decoction" or without any processing method, which is inconsistent with the current use requirements and brings confusion to research and development of related famous classical formulas. Through combing the records of famous classical formulas in the original book, contemporary works and later works, the usage of processed products of Pinelliae Rhizoma in the evolution of past dynasties was contrasted, and the efficacy, indications and compatibility significance of different formulas were analyzed, according to the principle of " respecting the ancient but not confining the ancient" , the authors suggested that the 17 famous classical formulas should use the processed products of Pinelliae Rhizoma in the 2015 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia, including Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum, Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum cum Zingibere et Alumine and Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum cum Alumine. Among them, Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum cum Zingibere et Alumine should be used in Banxia Xiexintang, Gancao Xiexintang, Huangliantang, Xuanfu Daizhe Tang, Zhuye Shigaotang, Banxia Houpotang, Maimendong Tang, Gualou Xiebai Banxiatang, Wendantang, Zhurutang, Jinshui Liujun Jian and Yangweitang, Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum should be used in Shengyang Yiweitang, Houpo Mahuangtang, Banxia Baizhu Tianma Tang and Huopo Xialing Tang, and Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum cum Alumine should be used in Sangbaipi Tang.