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Poria Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm

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Poria Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm,For typhoid fever.

Formulas Name : Poria Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm

Chinese Name : 茯苓利膈汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Poria, 2 liang of Arctium lappa seeds (roasted until fragrant), 1 liang of Schizonepeta spikelets, 1 liang of Platycodon root (lightly roasted), and half a liang of licorice root (roasted until purple).

Source

From *Pujifang*, Volume 147, citing *Baosheng Huiche Lun*.

Processing

This is a coarse powder.

Benefits

For typhoid fever.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain and drink while warm; take 2–3 doses per day, at any time.

Poria Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm,From *Pujifang*, Volume 147, citing *Baosheng Huiche Lun*.,For typhoid fever.

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