Poria, Cinnamon, and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction

Poria, Cinnamon, and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction,Water retention.

Formulas Name : Poria, Cinnamon, and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction

Chinese Name : 苓桂阿胶汤

Drug Formulation

Poria 3 qian, Alisma 3 qian, Licorice 2 qian, Cinnamon Twig 3 qian, Donkey-hide Gelatin 3 qian.

Source

*Source of the Four Sages’ Hearts*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Water retention.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water to yield about half a cup; take while hot.

Poria, Cinnamon, and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction,*Source of the Four Sages’ Hearts*, Volume 5.,Water retention.

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