Four Ling Combined with Ling-Shao Decoction,From *Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Vol. 2).,For cases of loose stools that are not well-formed, with a tendency toward constipated stools, abdominal cramping, and scanty urine.
Four Ling Combined with Ling-Shao Decoction
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Formulas Name : Four Ling Combined with Ling-Shao Decoction
Chinese Name : 四苓合苓芍汤
Drug Formulation
2 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 2 qian of Poria cocos, 2 qian of Poria cocos, 2 qian of Alisma orientale, 2 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 2 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, 1 qian 5 fen of Citrus reticulata peel, 2 qian of Magnolia officinalis, 1 qian of Aquilaria agallocha.
Source
From *Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Vol. 2).
Benefits
For cases of loose stools that are not well-formed, with a tendency toward constipated stools, abdominal cramping, and scanty urine.
Instructions for Use
Add 5 cups of water, boil down to 2 cups, and take in two divided doses while warm.
Note
Not suitable for chronic diarrhea.
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Four Ling Combined with Ling-Shao Decoction,For cases of loose stools that are not well-formed, with a tendency toward constipated stools, abdominal cramping, and scanty urine.