Ginseng, Poria, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction，From *Bian Zheng Lu*, Volume 9.，People who have a fondness for rich, sweet, and heavily seasoned foods may accumulate these substances in the chest and stomach; if left undigested for a long time, even a slight exposure to wind-pathogen can cause a sensation of qi stagnation and obstruction.
Ginseng, Poria, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ginseng, Poria, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction
Chinese Name : 参茯甘桔汤
Drug Formulation
10 hawthorn berries, 1 qian of barley malt, 1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of platycodon root, 5 fen of trichosanthes peel, 5 fen of licorice, 3 qian of Poria.
Source
From *Bian Zheng Lu*, Volume 9.
Benefits
People who have a fondness for rich, sweet, and heavily seasoned foods may accumulate these substances in the chest and stomach; if left undigested for a long time, even a slight exposure to wind-pathogen can cause a sensation of qi stagnation and obstruction.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Ginseng, Poria, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction,People who have a fondness for rich, sweet, and heavily seasoned foods may accumulate these substances in the chest and stomach; if left undigested for a long time, even a slight exposure to wind-pathogen can cause a sensation of qi stagnation and obstruction.