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Poria, Licorice, Ginger, Aconite, and Dragon Bone Decoction

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Poria, Licorice, Ginger, Aconite, and Dragon Bone Decoction,For mania and madness.

Formulas Name : Poria, Licorice, Ginger, Aconite, and Dragon Bone Decoction

Chinese Name : 苓甘姜附龙骨汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia 3 qian, licorice 2 qian, dried ginger 3 qian, aconite 3 qian, Poria 3 qian, Ophiopogon 2 qian (core removed), dragon bone 3 qian, oyster shell 3 qian.

Source

*Source of the Four Sages’ Hearts*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For mania and madness.

Instructions for Use

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

Poria, Licorice, Ginger, Aconite, and Dragon Bone Decoction,*Source of the Four Sages’ Hearts*, Volume 5.,For mania and madness.

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