Poria, Ginseng, Licorice, and Magnolia Bark Decoction

Poria, Ginseng, Licorice, and Magnolia Bark Decoction,Abdominal distension in the Taiyin stage of Shanghan.

Formulas Name : Poria, Ginseng, Licorice, and Magnolia Bark Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯苓参甘厚朴汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of licorice, 1 qian of dried ginger, 3 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Cinnamomum twig, and 1 qian of Magnolia bark.

Source

*Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Abdominal distension in the Taiyin stage of Shanghan.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in running water to half a cup; take while warm.

Poria, Ginseng, Licorice, and Magnolia Bark Decoction,*Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.,Abdominal distension in the Taiyin stage of Shanghan.

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