Poria, Cardamom, and Ginseng Decoction

Poria, Cardamom, and Ginseng Decoction,Diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Poria, Cardamom, and Ginseng Decoction

Chinese Name : 苓蔻人参汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of licorice, 3 qian of white atractylodes, 3 qian of dried ginger, 3 qian of poria, 1 qian of cardamom (roasted and stir-fried), and 3 qian of cinnamon twig.

Source

From *The Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

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

Poria, Cardamom, and Ginseng Decoction,From *The Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 6.,Diarrhea.

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