Atractylodes Decoction for Dampness Removal

Atractylodes Decoction for Dampness Removal,Fever in the afternoon, aversion to wind on the back, heaviness in the limbs, and urine that is either copious or scant and yellow in color; also treats fever following sweating.

Formulas Name : Atractylodes Decoction for Dampness Removal

Chinese Name : 白术除湿汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 7 qian of Rehmannia glutinosa (roasted), 7 qian of Lycium barbarum bark, 7 qian of Alisma orientale, 7 qian of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, 5 qian of Poria cocos (red), 5 qian of Ginseng, 5 qian of licorice (roasted), and 5 qian of Bupleurum chinense.

Source

From *The Secret Treasury of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Fever in the afternoon, aversion to wind on the back, heaviness in the limbs, and urine that is either copious or scant and yellow in color; also treats fever following sweating.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take warm, well after a meal.

Atractylodes Decoction for Dampness Removal,From *The Secret Treasury of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 2.,Fever in the afternoon, aversion to wind on the back, heaviness in the limbs, and urine that is either copious or scant and yellow in color; also treats fever following sweating.

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