Cinnamon and Poria Decoction

Cinnamon and Poria Decoction,In the early stages of shanghan, if there is no fever but delirium, restlessness, and a dazed, unresponsive expression—this is due to heat accumulating in the bladder and is termed “like madness.”

Formulas Name : Cinnamon and Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂苓饮

Drug Formulation

Poria, Alisma, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Atractylodes, Anemarrhena, Phellodendron, Gardenia, and Fern Leaf.

Source

*Six Treatises on Cold Damage*, Volume 3.

Benefits

In the early stages of shanghan, if there is no fever but delirium, restlessness, and a dazed, unresponsive expression—this is due to heat accumulating in the bladder and is termed “like madness.”

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 1 zhong. Then add 1 qian of talc powder and decoct until it boils three times. Take while warm. A slight sweat indicates effectiveness.

Note

Purgation is contraindicated.

Cinnamon and Poria Decoction,*Six Treatises on Cold Damage*, Volume 3.,In the early stages of shanghan, if there is no fever but delirium, restlessness, and a dazed, unresponsive expression—this is due to heat accumulating in the bladder and is termed “like madness.”

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