Shi Di Tang
Star柿蒂汤 (Persimmon Calyx Decoction)
Source: Ji Sheng Fang — Yan Yong-He (Song, 1253)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Shi Di Tang (Persimmon Calyx Decoction), from the Ji Sheng Fang (Formulas to Aid the Living) by Yan Yong-He — a variation of Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang.
Actions: Warms the middle jiao; Corrects reversed flow of qi.
Presentation: Unremitting hiccups from cold in the Stomach without underlying Stomach deficiency.
Composition: Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang without Ren Shen.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 858.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shi Di
as printed: Shi Di (Calyx Kaki) 30g [9g]
|
9g | 60% | — | |
|
Ding Xiang
as printed: Ding Xiang (Flos Caryophylli) 30g [6g]
|
6g | 40% | — |
Dui Yao — Core Herb Pairs
The classical two-herb combinations at the heart of this formula, as recorded on the herbs' own pages — each pair has an action neither herb has alone.
Together they warm the middle and descend stomach qi to stop hiccups from stomach cold.
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net slightly warm (+0.40)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: neutral 60%, warm 40%.
Taste
- pungent 40%
- bitter 60%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Stomach 100%
- Lung 40%
- Spleen 40%
- Kidney 40%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Source: powder; cook 12g with 5 slices Sheng Jiang in 1.5 bowls of water down to 0.7 bowl; take warm any time of day. Today decocted with bracketed doses.
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Formula family
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