Prescriptions for Checking the Upward Adverse Flow of Qi
Fu Ling Xing Ren Gan Cao Tang (茯苓杏仁甘草汤)
Name
The Prescription of 茯苓杏仁甘草汤
Source
The book Jin Gui Yao Lue
Ingredients
Fu LingXing RenGan CaoExplanation
Xing Ren: Descending the lung-Qi to relieve cough and dyspnea, moistening intestines for relaxing bowels.
Zhi Gan Cao: Invigorating Qi and regulating the stomach, tempering the actions of the other ingredients.
Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis and draining dampness, invigorating the spleen and inducing tranquilization.
The Effect of 茯苓杏仁甘草汤
Effect
Descend the lung-qi, drain dampness, relieve depression.
Indications
Obstruction of qi in the chest.
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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