Poria, Cinnamon, and Pinellia Decoction

Poria, Cinnamon, and Pinellia Decoction,For dysphagia.

Formulas Name : Poria, Cinnamon, and Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 苓桂半夏汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Alisma, 2 qian of Licorice, 3 qian of Cinnamon Twig, 3 qian of Pinellia, 3 qian of Dried Ginger, 3 qian of Fresh Ginger, 3 qian of Peony.

Source

*Source of the Four Sages’ Hearts*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For dysphagia.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water until reduced to about half a zhong; take while warm.

Poria, Cinnamon, and Pinellia Decoction,*Source of the Four Sages’ Hearts*, Volume 5.,For dysphagia.

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