Sour Jujube, Poria, and Polygala Decoction

Sour Jujube, Poria, and Polygala Decoction,For deficiency and timidity of the gallbladder qi, manifested as headache, dizziness, anxiety, and a tendency to be easily startled by events.

Formulas Name : Sour Jujube, Poria, and Polygala Decoction

Chinese Name : 酸枣茯神汤

Drug Formulation

Poria Sclerotium 1 qian 5 fen, Cypress Seed 1 qian 5 fen, Jujube Seed 1 qian 5 fen, Prepared Rehmannia Root 1 qian 5 fen, Cinnamon Bark 3 fen, Ginseng 1 qian 5 fen, Schisandra Berry 8 fen, White Peony Root 6 fen, Licorice (roasted) 4 fen, Fresh Ginger 3 slices.

Source

*Xingyuan*, Volume 7.

Benefits

For deficiency and timidity of the gallbladder qi, manifested as headache, dizziness, anxiety, and a tendency to be easily startled by events.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Decoct in water until reduced to 8 fen; take warm before bedtime.

Sour Jujube, Poria, and Polygala Decoction,*Xingyuan*, Volume 7.,For deficiency and timidity of the gallbladder qi, manifested as headache, dizziness, anxiety, and a tendency to be easily startled by events.

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