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Decoction for Tonifying Earth and Drying Dampness

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Decoction for Tonifying Earth and Drying Dampness,Exogenous dampness invades the body, causing body pain and a sensation of heaviness, with a deep, fine, and涩 pulse.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Tonifying Earth and Drying Dampness

Chinese Name : 补土燥湿汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of fried Chinese yam, 1.5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1.5 qian of Poria cocos, 0.8 fen of fried licorice, 0.8 fen of Notopterygium incisum, 1 qian of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 1 qian of Gentiana macrophylla, 1 qian of Stephania tetrandra, 1 qian of Atractylodes lancea.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 11.

Benefits

Exogenous dampness invades the body, causing body pain and a sensation of heaviness, with a deep, fine, and涩 pulse.

Instructions for Use

Ginger and jujube serve as guides.

Decoction for Tonifying Earth and Drying Dampness,*Huiyue*, Volume 11.,Exogenous dampness invades the body, causing body pain and a sensation of heaviness, with a deep, fine, and涩 pulse.

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