Ginseng, Poria, and Talc Decoction

Ginseng, Poria, and Talc Decoction,For diarrhea. Characterized by diarrhea accompanied by fatigue, scanty urination, a rapid pulse, and signs of deficiency heat.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Poria, and Talc Decoction

Chinese Name : 参苓滑石汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang Talc, 5 qian Scutellaria baicalensis, 5 qian Ginseng, 5 qian Paeonia lactiflora, 3 qian Akebia trifoliata, 3 qian Tangerine Peel, 1 qian Dried Ginger, 1 qian Licorice (roasted).

Source

From *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For diarrhea. Characterized by diarrhea accompanied by fatigue, scanty urination, a rapid pulse, and signs of deficiency heat.

Instructions for Use

Divide into 8 doses; decoct in water and take orally.

Ginseng, Poria, and Talc Decoction,From *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 8.,For diarrhea. Characterized by diarrhea accompanied by fatigue, scanty urination, a rapid pulse, and signs of deficiency heat.

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