Alternative names of persimmon stem: persimmon money, persimmon diced, persimmon handle, persimmon calyx, etc.

Meridian distribution of nature and flavor: flat in nature, bitter and astringent in taste, and returns to the stomach meridian.

Usage and dosage: The general dosage is 4.5 to 9 grams, decoction and taken.

Efficacy: It mainly treats persimmon pedicle, which has the effect of lowering qi and stopping eructation. It can be used to treat hiccups caused by cold stomach, hiccups caused by deficiency and cold, and hiccups caused by stomach heat.

Treatment formula

1. To treat chest fullness and cough that does not stop: 30 grams each of persimmon stems and cloves. Finely chop the persimmon stems and cloves. Take 12 grams each time, add ginger slices and decoct in water, remove the residue, take the juice, take it hot, and take it at any time. (From "Jisheng Prescription" Shidi Decoction)

2. Treat typhoid fever and vomiting: 6 grams of Shidi and 4 grams of white plum. Grind the persimmon stems and white plums into coarse powder. Decoct in water, remove residue, extract juice, take warm and at any time. (from the "Shengji Zonglu" Shidi Soup)