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Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Ginger, and Duckweed Decoction

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Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Ginger, and Duckweed Decoction,Stroke, with only one side of the mouth and eyes drooping.

Formulas Name : Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Ginger, and Duckweed Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓桂枝甘草生姜浮萍汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Cinnamon Twig, 2 qian of Licorice, 3 qian of Ginger, 3 qian of Duckweed.

Source

*Selected Essentials of Medicine*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Stroke, with only one side of the mouth and eyes drooping.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above herbs to yield about half a cup; take while warm. Induce a light sweat.

Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Ginger, and Duckweed Decoction,*Selected Essentials of Medicine*, Volume 1.,Stroke, with only one side of the mouth and eyes drooping.

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