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Bamboo Leaf and Poria Decoction

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Bamboo Leaf and Poria Decoction,Yang-type cold with counterflow of qi, oppression in the chest and diaphragm, intense anger and rage, appearing as if in a state of madness.

Formulas Name : Bamboo Leaf and Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 竹叶茯苓汤

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of light bamboo leaves, 2 liang of red Poria (with black skin removed), 1 sheng of raw Rehmannia root, 3 liang of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 3 liang of Scrophularia root, 1 sheng of dried indigo, 1 sheng of plantain herb, and 4 liang of gypsum.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 67.

Processing

About the size of a sesame seed.

Benefits

Yang-type cold with counterflow of qi, oppression in the chest and diaphragm, intense anger and rage, appearing as if in a state of madness.

Instructions for Use

Take 6 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 1.5 zhan; strain; add half a he of honey; bring to a boil three times; take while warm, twice daily, at any time.

Bamboo Leaf and Poria Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 67.,Yang-type cold with counterflow of qi, oppression in the chest and diaphragm, intense anger and rage, appearing as if in a state of madness.

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