Anemarrhena and Poria Decoction

Anemarrhena and Poria Decoction,Lung atrophy, persistent wheezing and coughing, alternating chills and fever, and spontaneous sweating. Postpartum fever, coughing up phlegm, occasional hemoptysis, spontaneous sweating, and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Anemarrhena and Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 知母茯苓汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Poria (peeled), 1 liang of Licorice, half a liang of Anemarrhena, half a liang of Schisandra, half a liang of Ginseng, half a liang of Peppermint, half a liang of Pinellia (washed 7 times), half a liang of Bupleurum, half a liang of Atractylodes, half a liang of Tussilago flower, half a liang of Platycodon, half a liang of Ophiopogon, half a liang of Scutellaria, 3 qian of Chuanxiong, and 3 qian of Donkey-hide Gelatin (roasted).

Source

*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Lung atrophy, persistent wheezing and coughing, alternating chills and fever, and spontaneous sweating. Postpartum fever, coughing up phlegm, occasional hemoptysis, spontaneous sweating, and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 10 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; and take while still slightly warm.

Anemarrhena and Poria Decoction,*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 9.,Lung atrophy, persistent wheezing and coughing, alternating chills and fever, and spontaneous sweating. Postpartum fever, coughing up phlegm, occasional hemoptysis, spontaneous sweating, and shortness of breath.

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