Ginseng and Poria Paste

Ginseng and Poria Paste,For adults and children with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as diarrhea associated with smallpox or measles.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Poria Paste

Chinese Name : 参苓膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of white atractylodes, 1 liang of poria, 7 qian of white cardamom, 1 liang of Chinese yam, 5 qian of wood fragrant, 5 qian of amomum, 7 qian of nutmeg, and 3 qian of licorice (roasted).

Source

*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 13.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a longan.

Benefits

For adults and children with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as diarrhea associated with smallpox or measles.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time, dissolved in clear rice water, at any time of day.

Ginseng and Poria Paste,*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 13.,For adults and children with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as diarrhea associated with smallpox or measles.

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