Fu Ling Gui Zhi Gan Cao Da Zao Tang - 茯苓桂枝甘草大枣汤 - Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice And Jujube Decoction

English:	Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice and Jujube Decoction
Also Known As:	Cinnamon Twig, Jujube and Hoelen Combination, Licorice.

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Poria	Fu Ling	250g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and transforms Phlegm. With Gui Zhi, warms and transforms fluids, un-blocks Yang and promotes urination. With Zhi Gan Cao, for Spleen and Heart Deficiency causing facial edema, palpitations, and shortness of breath.
Ram. Cinnamomi	Gui Zhi	120g	Releases the Exterior, assists Yang, adjusts the Ying and Wei, releases the muscle layer, unblocks Yang, transforms Qi and thin mucus, assists Heart Yang and warms and facilitates the flow of Yang Qi in the chest. With Fu Ling, for palpitations and dyspnea due to Heart Yang Deficiency.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata	Zhi Gan Cao	60g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
Fr. Jujube	Da Zao	15pcs	Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi, nourishes the Blood, calms the Spirit and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

• Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach to control water circulation

Syndromes

• Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with Heart Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

Running piglet Ascending sensation of gas from the umbilicus to the chest and throat Heart palpitations Diarrhea

Anorexia T: Normal C: Slippery and white P: Wiry

Treats

Palpitations Palpitations below the umbilicus Anorexia

Distention below the Heart Gas

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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