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.
Poria, Licorice, Cinnamon, and Atractylodes Decoction
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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.
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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.