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White Poria Decoction

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White Poria Decoction,For night sweats due to deficiency.

Formulas Name : White Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 白苓汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (roasted) 1 qian, Fangfeng 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Atractylodes 1 qian, Ephedra root 5 fen, Licorice 5 fen, Oyster shell 5 fen, 5 grains of wheat.

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For night sweats due to deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Decoct one and a half water cups down to 8 fen; take after a meal.

White Poria Decoction,*Yi Tong*, Volume 51.,For night sweats due to deficiency.

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