Woody Stephania with Poria and Mangxiao Decoction，*The Golden Chamber* (Volume Middle).，Dampness-phlegm stagnation in the diaphragm region, manifesting as shortness of breath and fullness, a hard mass beneath the heart, a sallow-black complexion, and a deep, tight pulse. The condition had persisted for several tens of days; despite treatment with emetics and purgatives, it did not resolve. After taking the Strophanthus Decoction, the symptoms recurred three days later, accompanied by a hard mass beneath the heart and palpitations.
Woody Stephania with Poria and Mangxiao Decoction
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Formulas Name : Woody Stephania with Poria and Mangxiao Decoction
Chinese Name : 木防己加茯苓芒消汤
Drug Formulation
2 liang of Wooden Stephania, 2 liang of Cinnamon Twig, 4 liang of Ginseng, 3 he of sodium silicate, and 4 liang of Poria.
Source
*The Golden Chamber* (Volume Middle).
Benefits
Dampness-phlegm stagnation in the diaphragm region, manifesting as shortness of breath and fullness, a hard mass beneath the heart, a sallow-black complexion, and a deep, tight pulse. The condition had persisted for several tens of days; despite treatment with emetics and purgatives, it did not resolve. After taking the Strophanthus Decoction, the symptoms recurred three days later, accompanied by a hard mass beneath the heart and palpitations.
Instructions for Use
Boil with 6 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; strain out the residue, add芒消, and simmer gently once more. Divide the decoction into two doses and take while warm. A mild laxative effect indicates recovery.
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Woody Stephania with Poria and Mangxiao Decoction,Dampness-phlegm stagnation in the diaphragm region, manifesting as shortness of breath and fullness, a hard mass beneath the heart, a sallow-black complexion, and a deep, tight pulse. The condition had persisted for several tens of days; despite treatment with emetics and purgatives, it did not resolve. After taking the Strophanthus Decoction, the symptoms recurred three days later, accompanied by a hard mass beneath the heart and palpitations.