Banling Decoction

Banling Decoction,Cold-dampness in the Foot Taiyin meridian, epigastric mass and chest fullness, loss of appetite and refusal to eat.

Formulas Name : Banling Decoction

Chinese Name : 半苓汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Pinellia, 5 qian of Poria (in chunks), 1 qian of Coptis, 3 qian of Magnolia Bark, 8 qian of Akebia (decoct the above herbs in water).

Source

*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.

Benefits

Cold-dampness in the Foot Taiyin meridian, epigastric mass and chest fullness, loss of appetite and refusal to eat.

Instructions for Use

Boil 12 cups of water with Tongcao until reduced to 8 cups; then add the remaining herbs and boil until reduced to 3 cups. Divide into 3 doses and take.

Banling Decoction,*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.,Cold-dampness in the Foot Taiyin meridian, epigastric mass and chest fullness, loss of appetite and refusal to eat.

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