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Huo Po Xia Ling Tang

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NameThe Prescription of Huo Po Xia Ling TangSourceThe book Gan Zheng Ji YaoIngredientsHuo Xiang 6 g,Hou Po 3 g,Jiang Ban Xia 4.5 g,Fu Ling 9 g,Xing Ren 9 g,Raw Yi Yi Ren 12 g,Bai Dou Kou 3 g,Zhu Ling 9 g,Dan Dou Chi 9 g,Ze Xie 4.5 g,Tong Cao 3 g.ExplanationDan Dou Chi and Huo Xiang: Dispersing exter

Name

The Prescription of Huo Po Xia Ling Tang

Source

The book Gan Zheng Ji Yao

Ingredients

Huo Xiang 6 g,Hou Po 3 g,Jiang Ban Xia 4.5 g,Fu Ling 9 g,Xing Ren 9 g,Raw Yi Yi Ren 12 g,Bai Dou Kou 3 g,Zhu Ling 9 g,Dan Dou Chi 9 g,Ze Xie 4.5 g,Tong Cao 3 g.

Explanation

Dan Dou Chi and Huo Xiang: Dispersing external pathogens.

Hou Po and Ban Xia: Drying dampness and activating the spleen.

Fu Ling, Zhu Ling, Ze Xie and Yi Ren: Draining dampness, removing excessive fluid by promoting diuresis.

Xing Ren: Promoting the flow of the lung-Qi.

Tong Cao: Inducing diuresis to treat stranguria.

Bai Dou Kou: Resolving dampness and promoting the flow of qi, warming middle energizer.

The Effect of Huo Po Xia Ling Tang

Effect

Relieving exterior syndrome and resolving dampness.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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