Eight-Ingredient Poria Decoction for Nourishing the Heart

Eight-Ingredient Poria Decoction for Nourishing the Heart,Deficiency of heart qi and disharmony of blood and qi, leading to skin ulcers.

Formulas Name : Eight-Ingredient Poria Decoction for Nourishing the Heart

Chinese Name : 八味茯苓补心汤

Drug Formulation

Poria (Fu Ling) 2 qian, jujube seeds (roasted) 2 qian, schisandra berries (roasted) 1 qian, angelica root (Dang Gui) 1 qian, ginseng 1 qian 5 fen, white atractylodes (roasted) 1 qian, acorus rhizome 5 fen, polygala root (core removed) 6 fen, licorice root (roasted) 5 fen.

Source

From *Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 11.

Benefits

Deficiency of heart qi and disharmony of blood and qi, leading to skin ulcers.

Instructions for Use

Prepare 2–3 doses as above; decoct in water and take orally.

Eight-Ingredient Poria Decoction for Nourishing the Heart,From *Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 11.,Deficiency of heart qi and disharmony of blood and qi, leading to skin ulcers.

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