Poria, Schisandra, and Ophiopogon Decoction

Poria, Schisandra, and Ophiopogon Decoction,Excessive sleep due to gallbladder heat, with mental confusion and drowsiness.

Formulas Name : Poria, Schisandra, and Ophiopogon Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯神麦冬汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian 5 fen of Poria with Polygala, 1 qian 5 fen of Ophiopogon, 1 qian of Lycium bark, 1 qian of Poria, 6 fen of Scutellaria, 6 fen of Ziziphus seed, 5 fen of Glehnia, 5 fen of Dictamnus bark, 5 fen of Antelope horn, and 3 fen of Licorice.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Excessive sleep due to gallbladder heat, with mental confusion and drowsiness.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Decoct in water until cooked; take warm after meals.

Poria, Schisandra, and Ophiopogon Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 5.,Excessive sleep due to gallbladder heat, with mental confusion and drowsiness.

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