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Poria Decoction for Draining Dampness,Jaundice; vomiting; chills and fever; scanty urination.

Formulas Name : Poria Decoction for Draining Dampness

Chinese Name : 茯苓渗湿汤

Drug Formulation

7 fen of Yinchen, 6 fen of White Poria, 5 fen of Wood Poria, 5 fen of Alisma, 5 fen of White Atractylodes, 5 fen of Tangerine Peel, 5 fen of Atractylodes Lancea (soaked in rice water overnight, then stir-fried), 5 fen of Coptis, 4 fen of Gardenia (stir-fried), 4 fen of Qin Jiao, 4 fen of Stephania, 4 fen of Pueraria Root.

Source

*Zhengzhi Baojian*, Volume 12.

Benefits

Jaundice; vomiting; chills and fever; scanty urination.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 7 fen; take before meals.

Poria Decoction for Draining Dampness，*Zhengzhi Baojian*, Volume 12.，Jaundice; vomiting; chills and fever; scanty urination.

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