Dampness-Removing Stomach-Poria Decoction，*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.，Damp-heat obstructing the Spleen and Lung meridians leads to the formation of fire sores, causing ulceration and pain. Fire sores encircling the waist (commonly known as “snake-string sores”) of the damp variety appear yellowish-white, with blisters of varying sizes that ulcerate and ooze fluid; those that are drier tend to be more painful.
Dampness-Removing Stomach-Poria Decoction
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Formulas Name : Dampness-Removing Stomach-Poria Decoction
Chinese Name : 除湿胃苓汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Fangfeng, 1 qian of Cang Zhu, 1 qian of Bai Zhu, 1 qian of Red Poria, 1 qian of Chen Pi, 1 qian of Hou Po, 1 qian of Zhu Ling, 1 qian of Shan Zhi, 1 qian of Mu Tong, 1 qian of Ze Xie, 1 qian of Hua Shi, 3 fen of Gan Cao, 3 fen of Bo Gui.
Source
*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.
Benefits
Damp-heat obstructing the Spleen and Lung meridians leads to the formation of fire sores, causing ulceration and pain. Fire sores encircling the waist (commonly known as “snake-string sores”) of the damp variety appear yellowish-white, with blisters of varying sizes that ulcerate and ooze fluid; those that are drier tend to be more painful.
Instructions for Use
Boil 2 zhong of water with 20 lamp wicks until reduced to 8 fen; take before meals.
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Dampness-Removing Stomach-Poria Decoction,Damp-heat obstructing the Spleen and Lung meridians leads to the formation of fire sores, causing ulceration and pain. Fire sores encircling the waist (commonly known as “snake-string sores”) of the damp variety appear yellowish-white, with blisters of varying sizes that ulcerate and ooze fluid; those that are drier tend to be more painful.