Poria and Magnolia Decoction

Poria and Magnolia Decoction,For cases of cold or wind-cold with phlegm, following vomiting and diarrhea, accompanied by a rattling sound in the throat due to phlegm, reduced appetite, and deficiency of spleen and stomach qi. Also for cases of milk stagnation with phlegm accumulation, cough, or spitting of white foam with shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Poria and Magnolia Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓厚朴汤

Drug Formulation

7.5 qian of Poria (peeled), 7.5 qian of Pinellia (thoroughly boiled in water, strained, coarsely chopped, and dried in an oven), 3 qian of licorice (roasted), and 5 qian of Magnolia Bark (coarse bark removed, coarsely chopped; for every 1 jin of Magnolia Bark, use 1 jin of ginger, thinly sliced; pound until soft, mix thoroughly, let ferment overnight, then stir-fry over low heat until dry).

Source

From *The Book of Nurturing Children*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For cases of cold or wind-cold with phlegm, following vomiting and diarrhea, accompanied by a rattling sound in the throat due to phlegm, reduced appetite, and deficiency of spleen and stomach qi. Also for cases of milk stagnation with phlegm accumulation, cough, or spitting of white foam with shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely grind the ingredients. Take 2 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 3 slices of ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take warm at any time. Alternatively, add 1 jujube (pitted) and decoct together.

Poria and Magnolia Decoction,From *The Book of Nurturing Children*, Volume 2.,For cases of cold or wind-cold with phlegm, following vomiting and diarrhea, accompanied by a rattling sound in the throat due to phlegm, reduced appetite, and deficiency of spleen and stomach qi. Also for cases of milk stagnation with phlegm accumulation, cough, or spitting of white foam with shortness of breath.

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