Decoction of Poria for Eliminating Fluids，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 21.，In cases of Shanghan where the exterior syndrome has not resolved, the qi channels are obstructed, body fluids cannot circulate, and water and phlegm accumulate in the chest, coalescing into phlegm. This manifests as fullness and distension in the epigastrium and diaphragm, labored breathing with shortness of breath, heaviness of the body with excessive salivation, dizziness and vertigo, a strong desire to lie down and sleep, pain in one temple, open and loose pores, and constant sweating.
Decoction of Poria for Eliminating Fluids
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Formulas Name : Decoction of Poria for Eliminating Fluids
Chinese Name : 消饮茯苓汤
Drug Formulation
Poria (white, with black skin removed) half jin, Xianhu (with stems removed) half jin, Chuanxiong half jin, Qianghuo (with root base removed) half jin, Jiegeng (roasted) half jin, Ginseng half jin, Duhuo (with root base removed) half jin, Licorice (roasted) half jin, Chaihu (with stems removed) half jin, Aged tangerine peel (with white pith removed) 4 liang.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 21.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
In cases of Shanghan where the exterior syndrome has not resolved, the qi channels are obstructed, body fluids cannot circulate, and water and phlegm accumulate in the chest, coalescing into phlegm. This manifests as fullness and distension in the epigastrium and diaphragm, labored breathing with shortness of breath, heaviness of the body with excessive salivation, dizziness and vertigo, a strong desire to lie down and sleep, pain in one temple, open and loose pores, and constant sweating.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose, dissolved in boiling water, at any time. Alternatively, grind the ingredients into a powder the size of sesame or bean seeds; use half a liang of the aforementioned herbs, add 3 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1.5 zhan, strain, and divide into two doses to be taken warm.
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Decoction of Poria for Eliminating Fluids,In cases of Shanghan where the exterior syndrome has not resolved, the qi channels are obstructed, body fluids cannot circulate, and water and phlegm accumulate in the chest, coalescing into phlegm. This manifests as fullness and distension in the epigastrium and diaphragm, labored breathing with shortness of breath, heaviness of the body with excessive salivation, dizziness and vertigo, a strong desire to lie down and sleep, pain in one temple, open and loose pores, and constant sweating.