Poria, Licorice, Cinnamon, and Atractylodes Decoction

Poria, Licorice, Cinnamon, and Atractylodes Decoction,For cases of cold damage: if, after vomiting or purgation, there is a sensation of fullness and distension beneath the heart, with qi surging upward into the chest; upon standing, dizziness occurs; the pulse is deep and tight; and inducing sweating may cause menstrual irregularities; or if the body trembles uncontrollably. There is phlegm-fluid retention beneath the heart, fullness and distension in the chest and flanks, dizziness, shortness of breath, and slight fluid retention.

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

Chinese Name : 苓甘桂术汤

Drug Formulation

Poria 4 liang, Cinnamon Twig 3 liang (peeled), White Atractylodes 2 liang, Licorice (roasted) 2 liang.

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For cases of cold damage: if, after vomiting or purgation, there is a sensation of fullness and distension beneath the heart, with qi surging upward into the chest; upon standing, dizziness occurs; the pulse is deep and tight; and inducing sweating may cause menstrual irregularities; or if the body trembles uncontrollably. There is phlegm-fluid retention beneath the heart, fullness and distension in the chest and flanks, dizziness, shortness of breath, and slight fluid retention.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 6 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain, and divide into 3 doses to be taken warm.

Poria, Licorice, Cinnamon, and Atractylodes Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For cases of cold damage: if, after vomiting or purgation, there is a sensation of fullness and distension beneath the heart, with qi surging upward into the chest; upon standing, dizziness occurs; the pulse is deep and tight; and inducing sweating may cause menstrual irregularities; or if the body trembles uncontrollably. There is phlegm-fluid retention beneath the heart, fullness and distension in the chest and flanks, dizziness, shortness of breath, and slight fluid retention.

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