Magnolia and Poria Decoction

Magnolia and Poria Decoction,Following a cold, when the qi has not yet harmonized, resulting in distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, and an inability to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : Magnolia and Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 厚朴茯苓汤

Drug Formulation

Magnolia Bark (coarse bark removed, roasted with ginger juice) 1.5 liang, Red Poria (black skin removed) 1.5 liang, Aged Tangerine Peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and dried in an oven) 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) 0.5 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 25.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Following a cold, when the qi has not yet harmonized, resulting in distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, and an inability to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and half a fen of ginger (crushed), decoct together until reduced to half a zhan, strain, and take warm before meals.

Magnolia and Poria Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 25.,Following a cold, when the qi has not yet harmonized, resulting in distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, and an inability to eat or drink.

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