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Essential Poria Powder

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Essential Poria Powder,Excessive heat in the Heart Meridian, manifested as dry mouth, intense thirst, restless sleep, or mental confusion.

Formulas Name : Essential Poria Powder

Chinese Name : 治要茯苓散

Drug Formulation

Ophiopogon tuber 1 liang and a half, Poria cocos (with spirit) 1 liang and a half, Akebia stem 1 liang, 2 qian, and a half, Cimicifuga root 1 liang, 2 qian, and a half, Cinnabar 1 liang, 7 qian, and 5 fen, Anemarrhena rhizome 1 liang, jujubes 12, Aster root 7 qian, 5 fen, Cinnamon bark 7 qian, 5 fen, and Bamboo shavings 5 qian.

Source

*Annotated Collection of Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Excessive heat in the Heart Meridian, manifested as dry mouth, intense thirst, restless sleep, or mental confusion.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 liang per dose; decoct in water and drink.

Essential Poria Powder,*Annotated Collection of Effective Formulas for Women*, Volume 3.,Excessive heat in the Heart Meridian, manifested as dry mouth, intense thirst, restless sleep, or mental confusion.

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