Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction

Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction,For typhoid fever: if, after vomiting or purgation, there is a sensation of fullness and distension beneath the heart, with qi surging upward into the chest; upon standing, dizziness occurs; the pulse is deep and tight; and inducing sweating may trigger menstrual bleeding. The body trembles and shakes. There is phlegm-fluid retention beneath the heart, fullness and distension in the chest and flanks, dizziness, shortness of breath, and slight fluid retention.

Formulas Name : Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓桂枝白术甘草汤

Drug Formulation

Poria 4 liang, Cinnamon Twig 3 liang (peeled), Atractylodes 2 liang, Licorice (roasted) 2 liang.

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For typhoid fever: if, after vomiting or purgation, there is a sensation of fullness and distension beneath the heart, with qi surging upward into the chest; upon standing, dizziness occurs; the pulse is deep and tight; and inducing sweating may trigger menstrual bleeding. The body trembles and shakes. There is phlegm-fluid retention beneath the heart, fullness and distension in the chest and flanks, dizziness, shortness of breath, and slight fluid retention.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 6 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain, and divide into 3 doses to be taken warm.

Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For typhoid fever: if, after vomiting or purgation, there is a sensation of fullness and distension beneath the heart, with qi surging upward into the chest; upon standing, dizziness occurs; the pulse is deep and tight; and inducing sweating may trigger menstrual bleeding. The body trembles and shakes. There is phlegm-fluid retention beneath the heart, fullness and distension in the chest and flanks, dizziness, shortness of breath, and slight fluid retention.

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