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Poria and Four Reversals Decoction with Added Mineral Pitch

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Poria and Four Reversals Decoction with Added Mineral Pitch,For cold-induced epidemic disease with diarrhea in the Taiyin pattern.

Formulas Name : Poria and Four Reversals Decoction with Added Mineral Pitch

Chinese Name : 茯苓四逆加石脂汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of licorice, 3 qian of dried ginger, 3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Aconite, 3 qian of mineral pitch (ground raw).

Source

*Selected Essentials of Medicine*.

Benefits

For cold-induced epidemic disease with diarrhea in the Taiyin pattern.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in running water to about half a cup; take while warm.

Poria and Four Reversals Decoction with Added Mineral Pitch,*Selected Essentials of Medicine*.,For cold-induced epidemic disease with diarrhea in the Taiyin pattern.

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