Decoction of Two Poria, Sophora, and Ointment

Decoction of Two Poria, Sophora, and Ointment,Yangming Spasm Syndrome. Caused by exposure to damp-heat, followed by wind-pathogen invasion; characterized by pulling sensations in the hands and feet, muscle twitching, chest distension, head tilted downward with gaze fixed downward, and elbows and knees pressed together.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Two Poria, Sophora, and Ointment

Chinese Name : 二苓槐膏汤

Drug Formulation

Gypsum 3 qian, Poria (Zhu Ling) 3 qian, Sophora Flower (Hua Mi) 3 qian, Poria (Fu Ling) 5 qian, Stephania (Fang Ji) 5 fen, Scutellaria (Huang Qin) 1 qian.

Source

*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Yangming Spasm Syndrome. Caused by exposure to damp-heat, followed by wind-pathogen invasion; characterized by pulling sensations in the hands and feet, muscle twitching, chest distension, head tilted downward with gaze fixed downward, and elbows and knees pressed together.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction of Two Poria, Sophora, and Ointment,*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 7.,Yangming Spasm Syndrome. Caused by exposure to damp-heat, followed by wind-pathogen invasion; characterized by pulling sensations in the hands and feet, muscle twitching, chest distension, head tilted downward with gaze fixed downward, and elbows and knees pressed together.

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