Decoction of Poria Sclerotium

Decoction of Poria Sclerotium,For diabetes, deficiency-heat with emaciation and weakness of the limbs, and unrelenting thirst and fever.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Poria Sclerotium

Chinese Name : 茯神煮散

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Fu Shen, 4 liang of Cistanche, 4 liang of Wei Rui, 8 liang of raw Dendrobium, 8 liang of Coptis, 5 liang of Trichosanthes root, 5 liang of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 3 liang of licorice, 3 liang of Schisandra, 3 liang of Anemarrhena, 3 liang of ginseng, 3 liang of Angelica sinensis, and 3 sheng of wheat bran.

Source

*Qianjin*, Volume 21.

Processing

Grind the above herbs into a fine powder.

Benefits

For diabetes, deficiency-heat with emaciation and weakness of the limbs, and unrelenting thirst and fever.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 fangcun bi per dose; place the ingredients in a silk bag, add 3 sheng of water, boil until reduced to 1 sheng, and drink. Take twice daily.

Note

Avoid pork, vinegar-based foods, seaweed, and Chinese cabbage.

Decoction of Poria Sclerotium,*Qianjin*, Volume 21.,For diabetes, deficiency-heat with emaciation and weakness of the limbs, and unrelenting thirst and fever.

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