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Poria and Cimicifuga Decoction

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Poria and Cimicifuga Decoction,Urinary retention in pregnant women.

Formulas Name : Poria and Cimicifuga Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓升麻汤

Drug Formulation

Red Poria 5 qian, White Poria 5 qian, Cimicifuga 1 qian 5 fen, Angelica sinensis 2 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 1 qian, Ramie root 3 qian.

Source

*Insights into Medicine*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Urinary retention in pregnant women.

Instructions for Use

Decoct immediately in running water and take; alternatively, mix with 2 qian of Amber powder and take—this is even more effective.

Poria and Cimicifuga Decoction,*Insights into Medicine*, Volume 3.,Urinary retention in pregnant women.

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