Two Atractylodes and Four Poria Decoction

Two Atractylodes and Four Poria Decoction,Various conditions of dampness-induced swelling and fullness, pain throughout the body, fever and restlessness, and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Two Atractylodes and Four Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 二术四苓汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala, Atractylodes lancea, Poria cocos, Polyporus umbellatus, Alisma orientale, Scutellaria baicalensis, Notopterygium incisum, Paeonia lactiflora, Gardenia jasminoides seeds, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis—each in equal parts.

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 17.

Benefits

Various conditions of dampness-induced swelling and fullness, pain throughout the body, fever and restlessness, and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 3 zhan of water with 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 pinch of lampwick; take the decoction.

Two Atractylodes and Four Poria Decoction,*Yi Tong*, Volume 17.,Various conditions of dampness-induced swelling and fullness, pain throughout the body, fever and restlessness, and difficulty with urination and defecation.

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