Poria and Alisma Decoction

Poria and Alisma Decoction,For gastric reflux with vomiting and a thirst for water. For cholera, following vomiting and diarrhea, with restlessness, thirst, and a desire to drink water.

Formulas Name : Poria and Alisma Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓泽泻汤

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of Poria, 4 liang of Alisma, 2 liang of Licorice, 2 liang of Cinnamon Twig, 2 liang of Atractylodes, and 4 liang of Fresh Ginger.

Source

From *The Golden Cabinet* (Volume Middle).

Benefits

For gastric reflux with vomiting and a thirst for water. For cholera, following vomiting and diarrhea, with restlessness, thirst, and a desire to drink water.

Instructions for Use

Boil in 1 dou of water until reduced to 3 sheng; add Alisma, then boil again until reduced to 2.5 sheng. Take 8 he while warm, three times daily.

Poria and Alisma Decoction,From *The Golden Cabinet* (Volume Middle).,For gastric reflux with vomiting and a thirst for water. For cholera, following vomiting and diarrhea, with restlessness, thirst, and a desire to drink water.

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