Poria and Rhubarb Decoction

Poria and Rhubarb Decoction,Characterized by yang-type collapse with frequent anger, qi reversal leading to mania, and restlessness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm.

Formulas Name : Poria and Rhubarb Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓大黄汤

Drug Formulation

Red Poria (black skin removed) 1 liang, Rhubarb (chopped, lightly roasted) 1 liang, Antelope Horn (chipped) 1 liang, Scutellaria (black core removed) 1 liang, Licorice (lightly roasted, chopped) 1 liang, Trifoliate Orange Peel (pith removed, fried with bran) 1 liang, Xuanhu (root tip removed) 0.3 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 67.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Characterized by yang-type collapse with frequent anger, qi reversal leading to mania, and restlessness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 10 pieces of light bamboo leaves; decoct together until reduced to 8 fen; strain; take warm after meals and before bedtime.

Poria and Rhubarb Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 67.,Characterized by yang-type collapse with frequent anger, qi reversal leading to mania, and restlessness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm.

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