Ginseng, Poria, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction

Ginseng, Poria, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction,People who have a fondness for rich, sweet, and heavily seasoned foods may accumulate these substances in the chest and stomach; if left undigested for a long time, even a slight exposure to wind-pathogen can cause a sensation of qi stagnation and obstruction.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Poria, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction

Chinese Name : 参茯甘桔汤

Drug Formulation

10 hawthorn berries, 1 qian of barley malt, 1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of platycodon root, 5 fen of trichosanthes peel, 5 fen of licorice, 3 qian of Poria.

Source

From *Bian Zheng Lu*, Volume 9.

Benefits

People who have a fondness for rich, sweet, and heavily seasoned foods may accumulate these substances in the chest and stomach; if left undigested for a long time, even a slight exposure to wind-pathogen can cause a sensation of qi stagnation and obstruction.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Ginseng, Poria, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction,From *Bian Zheng Lu*, Volume 9.,People who have a fondness for rich, sweet, and heavily seasoned foods may accumulate these substances in the chest and stomach; if left undigested for a long time, even a slight exposure to wind-pathogen can cause a sensation of qi stagnation and obstruction.

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