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Four Ling and Five Bark Decoction

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Four Ling and Five Bark Decoction,Edema.

Formulas Name : Four Ling and Five Bark Decoction

Chinese Name : 四苓五皮汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Mulberry Bark, 1 liang of Dried Tangerine Peel, 1 liang of Lycium Bark, 1 liang of Poria Bark, 1 liang of Ginger Peel, 1 liang of Areca Nut Bark, 1 liang of Atractylodes Lancea, 1 liang of Atractylodes Macrocephala, 1 liang of Alisma, 1 liang of Poria Cocos, 1 liang of Green Tangerine Peel, 1 liang of Plantain Seed (roasted).

Source

From *Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 6, citing *Bianyi*.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients and prepare one dose.

Benefits

Edema.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Four Ling and Five Bark Decoction,From *Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 6, citing *Bianyi*.,Edema.

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