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Elsholtzia and Four Ling Powder

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Elsholtzia and Four Ling Powder,For summer-heat and dampness, with fever, restlessness, thirst, and difficulty urinating.

Formulas Name : Elsholtzia and Four Ling Powder

Chinese Name : 香薷四苓散

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Elsholtzia, 1 qian of Magnolia officinalis, 1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of Akebia trifoliata, 2 qian of white cowpea, 3 qian of talc, and 3 qian of Poria.

Source

From *New Book on Treating Illnesses at Home*, citing *Collected Effective Prescriptions*.

Benefits

For summer-heat and dampness, with fever, restlessness, thirst, and difficulty urinating.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Elsholtzia and Four Ling Powder,From *New Book on Treating Illnesses at Home*, citing *Collected Effective Prescriptions*.,For summer-heat and dampness, with fever, restlessness, thirst, and difficulty urinating.

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