Modified Five-Bark Decoction

Modified Five-Bark Decoction,For pregnancy with retained water and dampness, manifesting as chest fullness, palpitations, swelling of the limbs, soreness in the lower back, and weakness in the legs, accompanied by a white, greasy tongue coating and a deep, slippery pulse.

Formulas Name : Modified Five-Bark Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减五皮饮

Drug Formulation

Poria cortex 3 qian, abdominal skin 2 qian, Acanthopanax cortex 2 qian, mulberry twig 5 qian, Stephania root 2 qian, Atractylodes rhizome 1.5 qian, Acorus rhizome 0.5 fen, Artemisia capillaris 2 qian.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

For pregnancy with retained water and dampness, manifesting as chest fullness, palpitations, swelling of the limbs, soreness in the lower back, and weakness in the legs, accompanied by a white, greasy tongue coating and a deep, slippery pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Modified Five-Bark Decoction,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,For pregnancy with retained water and dampness, manifesting as chest fullness, palpitations, swelling of the limbs, soreness in the lower back, and weakness in the legs, accompanied by a white, greasy tongue coating and a deep, slippery pulse.

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