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Essential Formula: Poria to Nourish the Heart Decoction

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Essential Formula: Poria to Nourish the Heart Decoction,Deficiency of heart qi, prone to sadness, worry, and anger; epistaxis; sallow complexion; heat in the palms, soles, and chest; or sore throat; the tongue is stiff.

Formulas Name : Essential Formula: Poria to Nourish the Heart Decoction

Chinese Name : 治要茯苓补心汤

Drug Formulation

4 qian of Poria, 3 fen of Cinnamon Bark, 3 fen of licorice (roasted), 1 qian of purple quartz (calcined), 1 qian of ginseng, 2 jujubes, and 1 qian of Ophiopogon (core removed).

Source

From *Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Deficiency of heart qi, prone to sadness, worry, and anger; epistaxis; sallow complexion; heat in the palms, soles, and chest; or sore throat; the tongue is stiff.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Essential Formula: Poria to Nourish the Heart Decoction,From *Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 5.,Deficiency of heart qi, prone to sadness, worry, and anger; epistaxis; sallow complexion; heat in the palms, soles, and chest; or sore throat; the tongue is stiff.

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