Poria and Coptis Decoction

Poria and Coptis Decoction,In cases of extreme heat in the small intestine, where sweating occurs only in a single area above the heart—pouring down like rain—while the limbs and other parts of the body remain dry.

Formulas Name : Poria and Coptis Decoction

Chinese Name : 苓连汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang Poria, 1 qian Coptis.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.

Benefits

In cases of extreme heat in the small intestine, where sweating occurs only in a single area above the heart—pouring down like rain—while the limbs and other parts of the body remain dry.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Poria and Coptis Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.,In cases of extreme heat in the small intestine, where sweating occurs only in a single area above the heart—pouring down like rain—while the limbs and other parts of the body remain dry.

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