Poria Formula

Poria Formula,Excessive heat in the bladder, difficulty urinating, heavy pain in the lower back and abdomen, and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Poria Formula

Chinese Name : 猪苓激

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Poria cocos (with black skin removed), 1 liang of Stephania root (chopped), 1 liang of Gardenia seeds, 2 liang of talc (crushed), 2 liang of Plantain seeds, 2 liang of Areca nut (raw, chopped), and 2 liang of Rhubarb (raw, chopped).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 53.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Excessive heat in the bladder, difficulty urinating, heavy pain in the lower back and abdomen, and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with warm boiled water; alternatively, boil 1 zhan of water down to 7 fen and take while warm.

Poria Formula,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 53.,Excessive heat in the bladder, difficulty urinating, heavy pain in the lower back and abdomen, and restlessness.

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