Poria and Amber Decoction

Poria and Amber Decoction,Frequent urination with a weak stream; approximately twenty or more voids day and night; distension and fullness in the abdomen and around the navel; heaviness in the lower back and legs; inability to sleep soundly; pulse deep and slow, occasionally with a rapid component.

Formulas Name : Poria and Amber Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓琥珀汤

Drug Formulation

Poria (peeled) half liang, Amber half liang, Atractylodes macrocephala half liang, Alisma orientale 1 liang, Talc 7 qian, Poria cocos (peeled) half liang, Licorice (roasted) 3 qian, Cinnamon (peeled) 3 qian.

Source

*The Treasure of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 17.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Frequent urination with a weak stream; approximately twenty or more voids day and night; distension and fullness in the abdomen and around the navel; heaviness in the lower back and legs; inability to sleep soundly; pulse deep and slow, occasionally with a rapid component.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, decocted in one zhan of gently flowing sweet spring water; take on an empty stomach before meals. Wait a short while, then follow with a nutritious meal.

Poria and Amber Decoction,*The Treasure of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 17.,Frequent urination with a weak stream; approximately twenty or more voids day and night; distension and fullness in the abdomen and around the navel; heaviness in the lower back and legs; inability to sleep soundly; pulse deep and slow, occasionally with a rapid component.

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