Poria Calming Decoction

Poria Calming Decoction,For deficiency-cold in the Upper Jiao, with mental instability, loose stools, and an inability to speak.

Formulas Name : Poria Calming Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓安心汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Poria, 3 liang of Ginseng, 3 liang of Dried Ginger, 1 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 3 liang of Polygala Bark, 2 liang of Licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Shān Fán Fāng*, cited in Volume 6 of *Wài Tái*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For deficiency-cold in the Upper Jiao, with mental instability, loose stools, and an inability to speak.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 9 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue and divide into 3 doses.

Note

Avoid raw scallions, vinegar-based foods, seaweed, and Chinese cabbage.

Poria Calming Decoction,From *Shān Fán Fāng*, cited in Volume 6 of *Wài Tái*.,For deficiency-cold in the Upper Jiao, with mental instability, loose stools, and an inability to speak.

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