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Four Poria Detoxifying Decoction

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Four Poria Detoxifying Decoction,Treats alcohol poisoning and, concurrently, heat-induced diarrhea and dysentery.

Formulas Name : Four Poria Detoxifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 四苓解毒汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of Polyporus umbellatus, 1 qian of Alisma orientale, 2 qian of Pueraria lobata, 1 qian and 5 fen of Coptis chinensis, 1 qian of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, and 20 cun of Juncus effusus.

Source

From *Selected Works on Infants and Children*, Volume Middle.

Benefits

Treats alcohol poisoning and, concurrently, heat-induced diarrhea and dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; allow to cool, then administer frequently as if drinking water.

Four Poria Detoxifying Decoction,From *Selected Works on Infants and Children*, Volume Middle.,Treats alcohol poisoning and, concurrently, heat-induced diarrhea and dysentery.

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