Enhanced Five-Bark Powder

Enhanced Five-Bark Powder,Swelling and fullness in the limbs, regardless of whether it is “yin water” or “yang water.”

Formulas Name : Enhanced Five-Bark Powder

Chinese Name : 加味五皮散

Drug Formulation

Chenpi 1 qian, Mulberry Bark 1 qian, Red Poria Skin 1 qian, Ginger Peel 1 qian, Areca Nut Peel 1 qian, Turmeric 1 qian, Papaya 1 qian (one version omits Chenpi and Mulberry Bark, and includes Acanthopanax and Lycium Bark).

Source

From *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Swelling and fullness in the limbs, regardless of whether it is “yin water” or “yang water.”

Instructions for Use

Prepare as one dose. Decoct in water and take orally.

Enhanced Five-Bark Powder,From *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 3.,Swelling and fullness in the limbs, regardless of whether it is “yin water” or “yang water.”

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