Decoction of Four Ling with Papaya, Magnolia Bark, and Cardamom

Decoction of Four Ling with Papaya, Magnolia Bark, and Cardamom,Cold-dampness in the Foot Taiyin meridian, sudden coldness in the limbs, spontaneous diarrhea, yellow eyes, white and slippery tongue (or, in severe cases, gray), lethargy and reluctance to speak; pathogenic factors obstructing the spleen orifice, resulting in slurred speech and difficulty speaking.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Four Ling with Papaya, Magnolia Bark, and Cardamom

Chinese Name : 四苓加木瓜厚朴草果汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Atractylodes (Bai Zhu) 3 qian, Poria (Zhu Ling) 1 qian 5 fen, Alisma (Zexie) 1 qian 5 fen, Red Poria (Chi Ling) in chunks 5 qian, Papaya (Muguo) 1 qian, Magnolia Bark (Houpo) 1 qian, Cardamom (Caoguo) 8 fen, Pinellia (Banxia) 3 qian.

Source

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

Benefits

Cold-dampness in the Foot Taiyin meridian, sudden coldness in the limbs, spontaneous diarrhea, yellow eyes, white and slippery tongue (or, in severe cases, gray), lethargy and reluctance to speak; pathogenic factors obstructing the spleen orifice, resulting in slurred speech and difficulty speaking.

Instructions for Use

Add 8 cups of water; boil until reduced to 8 fen (3 cups); divide into 3 doses.

Decoction of Four Ling with Papaya, Magnolia Bark, and Cardamom,From *Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Vol. 2).,Cold-dampness in the Foot Taiyin meridian, sudden coldness in the limbs, spontaneous diarrhea, yellow eyes, white and slippery tongue (or, in severe cases, gray), lethargy and reluctance to speak; pathogenic factors obstructing the spleen orifice, resulting in slurred speech and difficulty speaking.

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