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Poria and Gastrodia Decoction

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Poria and Gastrodia Decoction,Facial paralysis with deviation of the mouth and eyes, distorted appearance; Jueyin-type headache; inverted vision with black spots; inability to open the eyes, as if surrounded by wind and clouds; or headache, or heaviness of the body, cold limbs; or nausea, shortness of breath, and rapid speech.

Formulas Name : Poria and Gastrodia Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓天麻汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala, Atractylodes lancea, Ginseng, Astragalus, Tianma, Alisma, Poria, Ginger, Pinellia, Tangerine Peel, Roasted Hawthorn, Shenqu, Roasted Dried Ginger, Phellodendron (wine-processed), Barley Malt (roasted).

Source

From *Essentials of Ophthalmology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Facial paralysis with deviation of the mouth and eyes, distorted appearance; Jueyin-type headache; inverted vision with black spots; inability to open the eyes, as if surrounded by wind and clouds; or headache, or heaviness of the body, cold limbs; or nausea, shortness of breath, and rapid speech.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Poria and Gastrodia Decoction,From *Essentials of Ophthalmology*, Volume 2.,Facial paralysis with deviation of the mouth and eyes, distorted appearance; Jueyin-type headache; inverted vision with black spots; inability to open the eyes, as if surrounded by wind and clouds; or headache, or heaviness of the body, cold limbs; or nausea, shortness of breath, and rapid speech.

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