Ginseng, Atractylodes, Bupleurum, and Poria Decoction

Ginseng, Atractylodes, Bupleurum, and Poria Decoction,Wind-heat in the Liver Meridian, with the Spleen’s earth element being overpowered; symptoms include a tendency to anger, convulsions during sleep, itching all over the body, and a lack of appetite; or, in cases of sores and ulcers accompanied by Spleen Qi deficiency and internal agitation of Liver Qi, resulting in limb twitching.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Atractylodes, Bupleurum, and Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 参术柴苓汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of white atractylodes, 1 qian of poria, 1 qian of tangerine peel, 7 fen of bupleurum, 7 fen of cimicifuga, 8 fen of gardenia (roasted), 1 qian of hook vine (hook), and 5 fen of licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Wind-heat in the Liver Meridian, with the Spleen’s earth element being overpowered; symptoms include a tendency to anger, convulsions during sleep, itching all over the body, and a lack of appetite; or, in cases of sores and ulcers accompanied by Spleen Qi deficiency and internal agitation of Liver Qi, resulting in limb twitching.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 qian per dose, add fresh ginger and jujubes, decoct in water, and take orally.

Ginseng, Atractylodes, Bupleurum, and Poria Decoction,From *Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 3.,Wind-heat in the Liver Meridian, with the Spleen’s earth element being overpowered; symptoms include a tendency to anger, convulsions during sleep, itching all over the body, and a lack of appetite; or, in cases of sores and ulcers accompanied by Spleen Qi deficiency and internal agitation of Liver Qi, resulting in limb twitching.

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