Atractylodes Decoction

Atractylodes Decoction,For wind-dampness causing heaviness in the head and facial swelling.

Formulas Name : Atractylodes Decoction

Chinese Name : 苍术饮

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes (soaked in rice wash, sliced, and sun-dried) 1.5 liang, Apricot Kernels (peeled, tips removed, double kernels separated, and stir-fried) 1.5 liang, Red Poria (black skin removed) 1.5 liang, White Mulberry Root Bark 1.5 liang, Phytolacca Root 2.5 liang, Da Fu (with peel) 4 pieces, Young Paper Mulberry Twigs (sliced) 3 he.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 79.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients until they are about the size of sesame or mung beans.

Benefits

For wind-dampness causing heaviness in the head and facial swelling.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take warm before meals, three times daily.

Atractylodes Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 79.,For wind-dampness causing heaviness in the head and facial swelling.

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