Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction

Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction,Warms yang and transforms fluid retention; strengthens the spleen and drains dampness. Indicated for phlegm-fluid retention due to deficiency of central yang. Symptoms include fullness and distension in the chest and flanks, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath with cough, a white and slippery tongue coating, and a string-like, slippery, or deep and tight pulse.

Formulas Name : Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 苓桂术甘汤

Drug Formulation

Poria 4 liang, Cinnamon Twig (peeled) 3 liang, White Atractylodes and Licorice (roasted) 2 liang each.

Source

*Essentials of the Golden Chamber*

Benefits

Warms yang and transforms fluid retention; strengthens the spleen and drains dampness. Indicated for phlegm-fluid retention due to deficiency of central yang. Symptoms include fullness and distension in the chest and flanks, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath with cough, a white and slippery tongue coating, and a string-like, slippery, or deep and tight pulse.

Instructions for Use

Combine the four ingredients with 6 sheng of water; boil until reduced to 3 sheng; strain; and divide into three doses to be taken warm.

Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction,*Essentials of the Golden Chamber*,Warms yang and transforms fluid retention; strengthens the spleen and drains dampness. Indicated for phlegm-fluid retention due to deficiency of central yang. Symptoms include fullness and distension in the chest and flanks, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath with cough, a white and slippery tongue coating, and a string-like, slippery, or deep and tight pulse.

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