Four Ling Combined with Ling-Shao Decoction

Four Ling Combined with Ling-Shao Decoction,For cases of loose stools that are not well-formed, with a tendency toward constipated stools, abdominal cramping, and scanty urine.

Formulas Name : Four Ling Combined with Ling-Shao Decoction

Chinese Name : 四苓合苓芍汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 2 qian of Poria cocos, 2 qian of Poria cocos, 2 qian of Alisma orientale, 2 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 2 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, 1 qian 5 fen of Citrus reticulata peel, 2 qian of Magnolia officinalis, 1 qian of Aquilaria agallocha.

Source

From *Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Vol. 2).

Benefits

For cases of loose stools that are not well-formed, with a tendency toward constipated stools, abdominal cramping, and scanty urine.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 cups of water, boil down to 2 cups, and take in two divided doses while warm.

Note

Not suitable for chronic diarrhea.

Four Ling Combined with Ling-Shao Decoction,From *Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Vol. 2).,For cases of loose stools that are not well-formed, with a tendency toward constipated stools, abdominal cramping, and scanty urine.

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