Ginseng, Poria, and Amber Powder

Ginseng, Poria, and Amber Powder,Painful and scanty urination, with pain radiating from the penis to the lower flanks.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Poria, and Amber Powder

Chinese Name : 参苓琥珀散

Drug Formulation

5 qian of ginseng, 5 qian of Corydalis, 4 qian of Moutan bark, 4 qian of Poria, 2 qian of Sichuan melia fruit (roasted, with skin and seeds removed), 2 qian of amber, 3 qian of Alisma, 3 qian of Angelica root tips, and 3 qian of licorice root tips (raw).

Source

From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 14.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Painful and scanty urination, with pain radiating from the penis to the lower flanks.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in a steady stream of water, strain, and drink while hot, twice daily.

Ginseng, Poria, and Amber Powder,From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 14.,Painful and scanty urination, with pain radiating from the penis to the lower flanks.

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