Poria and Gastrodia Decoction

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.

More Herbs Formulas

Divine Transformation Pill

Divine Transformation Pill,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 3.,For various types of stagnation, blood stasis, and qi masses.

White Glue Decoction

White Glue Decoction,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 167), citing *Wu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*.,Apply to the affected area.

Green Turtle Pills

Green Turtle Pills,*Record of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 13.,Hemorrhoidal fistula.

Moisturizing and Brightening Pills

Moisturizing and Brightening Pills,From *The Jade Case*, Volume 3.,Redness and swelling of both inner corners of the eyes, with redness extending into the pupils.

Jiangnan Thirty-Six Maladies Pills

Jiangnan Thirty-Six Maladies Pills,Quoted from *Cui’s Formulas* in Volume 13 of *Wai Tai*.,For abdominal pain.

Huanglong Daoshui Powder

Huanglong Daoshui Powder,From *The Compendium of Life-Saving Principles*.,For the initial stages of various gu (poison) syndromes.

Curcuma and Precious Remedy for Life-Threatening Conditions Powder

Curcuma and Precious Remedy for Life-Threatening Conditions Powder,From *Secret Formulas of Miraculous Medicines*, Volume 2.,For the Five Labors and Seven Injuries—extremely severe and life-threatening conditions—and all malignant ailments.

Hernia-Relieving Decoction

Hernia-Relieving Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Cold invades the Jueyin channel, causing qi to surge upward toward the liver, resulting in a hernia, testicular pain, and distension and fullness in both flanks; pressing on the area increases the pain.

Tianxiong and Egg Formula

Tianxiong and Egg Formula,The formula is from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 22), citing *Gujin Luyan*; the name appears in *Puji Fang* (Vol. 54).,Chronic deafness.

Initial Essence Powder

Initial Essence Powder,From *Qianjin Yi*, Volume 13.,

Voice-Clearing Tablets

Voice-Clearing Tablets,*Commonly Used Chinese Patent Medicines*.,Sore throat, hoarseness, and difficulty swallowing.

Yang-Boosting Decoction

Yang-Boosting Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.,Indications: Leucorrhea, pain in the vulva, cramping pain radiating to the heart, jaundice with loose skin, heaviness of the body as if bearing a mountain, and a sensation of ice in the genital area.

Linggong Decoction

Linggong Decoction,From *Yu’an*, Volume 6.,Dysentery following a febrile illness.

Perilla and Honey Decoction

Perilla and Honey Decoction,From *Formulas for Decoctions*, cited in Volume 13 of *Medical Heart Formulas*.,For all types of thirst.

Spirit-Calming Pill

Spirit-Calming Pill,From *A Clear Illumination of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 6.,For those who, due to excessive worry and anxiety, experience a startled, racing heartbeat and a sense of unease.

Qi-Regulating Powder

Qi-Regulating Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 57.,Abdominal distension due to deficiency.

Labor-Induced Cough Pill

Labor-Induced Cough Pill,From *Pulse Causes and Treatment*, Volume 1.,Cough due to overwork.

Rhubarb Dragon Pills

Rhubarb Dragon Pills,*Three Causes*, Volume 2.,For heatstroke with dizziness and unconsciousness; or fever with aversion to cold, headache, and symptoms resembling typhoid fever; or alternating chills and fever, restlessness, severe thirst, vomiting, and diarrhea.

White Quartz Decoction

White Quartz Decoction,From *Ji Sheng*, Volume 2.,Weakness of lung qi, aversion to cold with cough, and clear nasal discharge. Shortness of breath with weak breathing.

Kidney Asthma Decoction

Kidney Asthma Decoction,*Ji Feng*, Volume 12.,For external kidney-induced asthma.

Jujube Wine

Jujube Wine,*Collected Proven Formulas of the Zhu Family*, Volume 3.,For “Ben Tun Qi” (a syndrome characterized by sudden surges of qi).

Tui Guan Pills

Tui Guan Pills,*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.,For various fistulas and abscesses.

Cane Worm Ointment

Cane Worm Ointment,*Zhunsheng: Yao Yi* (Treatise on Surgical Medicine), Volume 2.,For boils.

Alum and Resin Powder

Alum and Resin Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 181.,Chronic otitis with incessant discharge of pus and fluid.

Peach Kernel and Corydalis Decoction

Peach Kernel and Corydalis Decoction,*Yi Che*, Volume 3.,For those who experience chest pain and have a habitual preference for hot foods, this indicates stagnant blood accumulating at the entrance to the stomach.