Prescriptions For Recuperating Depleted Yang and Rescuing Patients from Collapse
Fu Ling Si Ni Tang (茯苓四逆汤)
Name
The Prescription of 茯苓四逆汤
Source
The book Shang Han Lun
Ingredients
Fu Ling 12 g,Ren Shen 3 g,Fu Zi 4.5 g,Zhi Gan Cao 6 g,Gan Jiang 4.5 g.Explanation
Fu Zi: Promoting the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the twelve regular channels, used raw to act on the whole body rapidly to warm up Yang-Qi and dispel cold.
Gan Jiang: warming the Yang-Qi of the middle-Jiao to remove cold in the interior, assisting Fu Zi in promoting the generation of Yang-Qi.
Zhi Gan Cao: Detoxicating and relieving the drastic and pungent nature of Gan Jiang and Fu Zi.
Ren Shen: Reinforcing the primordial Qi, benefiting the spleen and lung.
Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis and draining dampness, invigorating the spleen and inducing tranquilization.
The Effect of 茯苓四逆汤
Effect
Restore yang from collapse, relieve restlessness and drain dampness.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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