Ophiopogon and Poria Decoction

Ophiopogon and Poria Decoction,For restlessness and a sense of fullness following a cold, accompanied by mental confusion and inability to sleep.

Formulas Name : Ophiopogon and Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 麦门冬茯苓饮

Drug Formulation

Ophiopogon tuber (core removed, roasted) 1 liang; Red Poria (black skin removed) 1 liang; Anemarrhena rhizome (roasted) 1 liang; Ligusticum root 1 liang; Sour jujube seed (lightly roasted) 1 liang; Aged tangerine peel (white pith removed, roasted) 1 liang; Areca nut (chopped) 1 liang; Licorice root (roasted) 1 liang.

Source

*Comprehensive Record of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 32.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For restlessness and a sense of fullness following a cold, accompanied by mental confusion and inability to sleep.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take while warm, three times a day.

Ophiopogon and Poria Decoction,*Comprehensive Record of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 32.,For restlessness and a sense of fullness following a cold, accompanied by mental confusion and inability to sleep.

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