Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, and Jujube Decoction，*Treatise on Cold Damage*.，After inducing sweating, the patient experiences palpitations below the navel, with signs of impending “running pig” syndrome. After inducing sweating for typhoid fever, there is abdominal distension and difficulty urinating.
Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, and Jujube Decoction
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Formulas Name : Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, and Jujube Decoction
Chinese Name : 茯苓桂枝甘草大枣汤
Drug Formulation
Poria 半斤, Cinnamon Twig 4两 (peeled), Licorice 2两 (roasted), Jujubes 15枚 (split).
Source
*Treatise on Cold Damage*.
Benefits
After inducing sweating, the patient experiences palpitations below the navel, with signs of impending “running pig” syndrome. After inducing sweating for typhoid fever, there is abdominal distension and difficulty urinating.
Instructions for Use
Using 1 dou of Ganlan water, first boil the Poria until the volume is reduced by 2 sheng; then add the remaining herbs and boil until 3 sheng remain. Take 1 sheng per dose, strain out the residue, and take while warm, three times daily.
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Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, and Jujube Decoction,After inducing sweating, the patient experiences palpitations below the navel, with signs of impending “running pig” syndrome. After inducing sweating for typhoid fever, there is abdominal distension and difficulty urinating.