Poria, Apricot Kernel, and Licorice Decoction

Poria, Apricot Kernel, and Licorice Decoction,Chest bi (chest obstruction), with chest congestion and shortness of breath. Damp-heat syndrome, with coldness in both lower legs, chest fullness, dizziness, heaviness, and pain in the head, delirium, and profuse sweating; the pulse is soft and weak in the Yang position, and small and taut in the Yin position.

Formulas Name : Poria, Apricot Kernel, and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓杏仁甘草汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Poria, 50 apricot kernels, 1 liang of licorice.

Source

From *The Golden Chamber* (Volume 1).

Benefits

Chest bi (chest obstruction), with chest congestion and shortness of breath. Damp-heat syndrome, with coldness in both lower legs, chest fullness, dizziness, heaviness, and pain in the head, delirium, and profuse sweating; the pulse is soft and weak in the Yang position, and small and taut in the Yin position.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 1 dou of water until reduced to 5 sheng; take 1 sheng while warm, three times daily. If not cured, repeat the treatment.

Poria, Apricot Kernel, and Licorice Decoction,From *The Golden Chamber* (Volume 1).,Chest bi (chest obstruction), with chest congestion and shortness of breath. Damp-heat syndrome, with coldness in both lower legs, chest fullness, dizziness, heaviness, and pain in the head, delirium, and profuse sweating; the pulse is soft and weak in the Yang position, and small and taut in the Yin position.

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