Decoction of Poria, Licorice, Schisandra, Ginger, Pinellia, and Apricot Kernels

Decoction of Poria, Licorice, Schisandra, Ginger, Pinellia, and Apricot Kernels,For retained fluid syndrome: once the fluid is eliminated and vomiting ceases, the patient’s body remains swollen.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Poria, Licorice, Schisandra, Ginger, Pinellia, and Apricot Kernels

Chinese Name : 苓甘五味加姜辛半夏杏仁汤

Drug Formulation

Poria 4 liang, Licorice 3 liang, Schisandra 0.5 sheng, Dried Ginger 3 liang, Asarum 3 liang, Pinellia 0.5 sheng, Apricot Kernels 0.5 sheng (with skin and tips removed).

Source

From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume Middle.

Benefits

For retained fluid syndrome: once the fluid is eliminated and vomiting ceases, the patient’s body remains swollen.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 dou of water down to 3 sheng, then strain out the residue. Take half a sheng while warm, three times daily.

Decoction of Poria, Licorice, Schisandra, Ginger, Pinellia, and Apricot Kernels,From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume Middle.,For retained fluid syndrome: once the fluid is eliminated and vomiting ceases, the patient’s body remains swollen.

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