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Poria and Atractylodes Decoction for Strengthening and Dispersing

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Poria and Atractylodes Decoction for Strengthening and Dispersing,For men and women of all ages with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold and all types of diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Poria and Atractylodes Decoction for Strengthening and Dispersing

Chinese Name : 苓术健解散

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of Poria cocos, 1 liang of Vigna radiata (roasted), 1 liang of Coix seed (roasted), 1 liang of Dioscorea opposita (roasted), 5 qian of white cardamom (shelled, roasted, and ground),Musk nut (steamed) 6 qian, fried licorice 6 qian, aged tangerine peel 4 qian, fried Shenqu 2 qian (or add 3 qian of Guangmu Xiang, wrapped in damp paper and steamed; or add 4 qian of rice, stir-fried until golden and ground together).

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For men and women of all ages with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold and all types of diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 qian per dose, taken with a decoction of fresh ginger and jujubes. For children, add a small amount of white sugar to aid absorption.

Poria and Atractylodes Decoction for Strengthening and Dispersing,*Huiyue*, Volume 15.,For men and women of all ages with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold and all types of diarrhea.

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