Warming Kidney Poria Decoction

Warming Kidney Poria Decoction,Cold, dampness, wind, and deficiency; heaviness in the lower back with lack of agility; swelling in the feet and knees.

Formulas Name : Warming Kidney Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 温肾茯苓汤

Drug Formulation

Poria (with black skin removed) 1 liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) 1 liang, Alisma 1 liang, Cinnamon (with coarse bark removed) 1.5 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Cold, dampness, wind, and deficiency; heaviness in the lower back with lack of agility; swelling in the feet and knees.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain out the residue, and take warm on an empty stomach, before meals, and before bedtime, once each.

Warming Kidney Poria Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 8.,Cold, dampness, wind, and deficiency; heaviness in the lower back with lack of agility; swelling in the feet and knees.

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