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Poria, Ginger, Atractylodes, and Cinnamon Decoction

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Poria, Ginger, Atractylodes, and Cinnamon Decoction,Cold and dampness injure the yang of both the spleen and stomach, causing alternating chills and fever, loss of appetite, acid regurgitation, aversion to cold, or epigastric fullness and distension; or due to dampness accumulation in heavy drinkers.

Formulas Name : Poria, Ginger, Atractylodes, and Cinnamon Decoction

Chinese Name : 苓姜术桂汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Poria in chunks, 3 qian of fresh ginger, 3 qian of stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of Cinnamomum cassia.

Source

From *Treatise on Warm Diseases*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Cold and dampness injure the yang of both the spleen and stomach, causing alternating chills and fever, loss of appetite, acid regurgitation, aversion to cold, or epigastric fullness and distension; or due to dampness accumulation in heavy drinkers.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 cups of water; boil until reduced to 4 cups; divide into two doses and take while warm.

Poria, Ginger, Atractylodes, and Cinnamon Decoction,From *Treatise on Warm Diseases*, Volume 2.,Cold and dampness injure the yang of both the spleen and stomach, causing alternating chills and fever, loss of appetite, acid regurgitation, aversion to cold, or epigastric fullness and distension; or due to dampness accumulation in heavy drinkers.

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