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Enhanced Five-Bark Decoction

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Enhanced Five-Bark Decoction,For children with swelling and distension of the limbs, whether due to yang-type edema or yin-type edema.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Five-Bark Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味五皮饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Acanthopanax bark, 1 qian of Lycium bark, 1 qian of ginger peel, 1 qian of Areca catechu peel, 1 qian of Poria peel, 1 qian of turmeric, and papaya (in one formula, Acanthopanax bark is omitted and replaced with dried tangerine peel and mulberry bark).

Source

*Pediatric Medicine: Meat-Based Formulas*, Volume 12.

Benefits

For children with swelling and distension of the limbs, whether due to yang-type edema or yin-type edema.

Instructions for Use

Prepare as one dose. Decoct in water and take orally.

Enhanced Five-Bark Decoction,*Pediatric Medicine: Meat-Based Formulas*, Volume 12.,For children with swelling and distension of the limbs, whether due to yang-type edema or yin-type edema.

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