Ginseng and Poria Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 90.，For deficiency-related debility with fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, loss of appetite, and discomfort in the chest and diaphragm.
Ginseng and Poria Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ginseng and Poria Decoction
Chinese Name : 参苓煮散
Drug Formulation
Half a liang of ginseng, half a liang of white Poria (black skin removed), half a liang of cloves, half a liang of wood fragrant, half a liang of cinnamon (coarse bark removed), half a liang of Amomum villosum (skin removed),half liang of green tangerine peel (soaked in hot water to remove the white pith, then roasted), half liang of Chuanxiong, half liang of Pong’e Shu (roasted, coarsely chopped), half liang of dried ginger (roasted), half liang of Aconite (roasted and split, with skin and navel removed), one liang of Polygala (with core removed),Aju (1 liang), Houpo (coarse bark removed, roasted with ginger juice) (1 liang), Astragalus (chopped, stir-fried) (1 liang), Pinellia (soaked in boiling water 7 times, processed with ginger juice) (1 liang), Angelica (sliced, dried) (1 liang), Jing Sanling (roasted, chopped) (1 liang), Aged Rice Malt (stir-fried) (1 liang), Barley Bran (stir-fried) (1 liang),5 cardamom pods (shelled), 5 betel nuts (chopped), 5 black cardamom pods (baked, pitted).
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 90.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
For deficiency-related debility with fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, loss of appetite, and discomfort in the chest and diaphragm.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose, add a pinch of salt and 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while warm.
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Ginseng and Poria Decoction,For deficiency-related debility with fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, loss of appetite, and discomfort in the chest and diaphragm.