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Poria and Atractylodes Powder

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Poria and Atractylodes Powder,Spleen deficiency with stagnant dampness, swelling of the head, face, and feet, and abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Poria and Atractylodes Powder

Chinese Name : 苓术散

Drug Formulation

3 qian of roasted Atractylodes macrocephala, 5 qian of Poria cocos, 3 qian of stir-fried coix seed, 1 qian 5 fen of tangerine peel, 2 qian of stir-fried winter melon seeds, 1 qian 5 fen of stir-fried five-grain worm, 1 qian 5 fen of stir-fried Xiaqu, 2 qian of plantain seed, 3 fen of aged ginger peel.

Source

*Ci Hang Ji*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Spleen deficiency with stagnant dampness, swelling of the head, face, and feet, and abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Effects become apparent only with prolonged use.

Poria and Atractylodes Powder,*Ci Hang Ji*, Volume 1.,Spleen deficiency with stagnant dampness, swelling of the head, face, and feet, and abdominal distension.

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