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Li Zhong Poria Decoction

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Li Zhong Poria Decoction,For children with abdominal distension due to deficiency and spleen dysfunction.

Formulas Name : Li Zhong Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 理中茯苓汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of red Poria (black skin removed), 1 liang of rhinoceros horn (sliced), 1 liang of red cinnabar, 1 liang of Coptis (stems removed), 1 liang of dragon bone, 1 liang of Magnolia bark (coarse bark removed, fried with ginger juice), 1 liang of aged tangerine peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and baked), 1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of dried ginger (roasted),Cinnamon Bark 2 liang (with coarse bark removed), Licorice (roasted) 2 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 175.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children with abdominal distension due to deficiency and spleen dysfunction.

Instructions for Use

For children aged 5–6, take 1 qianbi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 4 fen, strain, and take while warm.

Li Zhong Poria Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 175.,For children with abdominal distension due to deficiency and spleen dysfunction.

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