Persimmon Calyx Classic Formulas — Natural Herb Library

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Directs rebellious Stomach Qi downward and stops hiccups - this is the defining classical action and the reason Shi Di is regarded as the essential anti-hiccup herb.
Stops belching and helps settle nausea from upward-rushing Stomach Qi - especially when the core problem is failed descent rather than severe Phlegm obstruction.
Adapts to both cold and heat hiccup patterns - because Shi Di itself is neutral, it can be paired with warming or cooling companion herbs depending on the cause.

Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang (丁香柿蒂汤) - the classic anti-hiccup formula pairing Shi Di's descending action with warming support for Stomach Cold and Qi deficiency.
Shi Di with Zhu Ru - heat-pattern hiccup and belching pairing that cools the Stomach while directing rebellious Qi downward.
Shi Di with Sheng Jiang - common combination for nausea, vomiting, or hiccups with cold or weak Stomach function.

Me & Qi describes Shi Di as the most widely used Chinese medicine herb for stopping persistent hiccups because its bitter and astringent nature strongly redirects Stomach Qi downward.
The same source emphasizes that its neutral temperature makes it usable in both cold and hot hiccup presentations depending on the companion herbs in the formula.
Modern Korean and Chinese literature still treats Shi Di as a highly specific anti-hiccup and anti-belching drug rather than as a general antiemetic for every digestive complaint.