Fu Ling Wan - 茯苓囊 - Poria Pill

English:	Poria Pill
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Poria	Fu Ling	6g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Jiao. With Zhi Ban Xia, for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness. With Zhi Ban Xia, Zhi Ke and Mang Xiao, for pain in both shoulders or swelling of the extremities due to Phlegm-Heat blocking the collaterals.
Fr. Aurantii	Zhi Ke	3g	Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum	Zhi Ban Xia	9g	Descends Rebellious Qi, Dissipates nodules, Dries Dampness, Reduces Stagnation, Stops vomiting, Transforms Phlegm.
Natrii Sulfas	Mang Xiao	3g	Purges accumulations, guides out Stagnation, softens hardness, moistens Dryness, clears Heat and reduces swelling.

Formula Actions

• Dries Dampness
• Moves Qi
• Transforms Phlegm

Syndromes

• Phlegm-Dampness in the Middke Jiao
• Phlegm stagnation in the epigastrium and the channels/collaterals (Secondary source)

Clinical Manifestations

Pain in both arms or shoulders Inability to lift the hands Symptoms usually more pronounced on one side Numbness of both hands or

Numbness in all four extremities T: Normal C:Greasy and white P: Deep and thin or Thready and wiry

Treats

Vascular edema of the upper extremities Muscle aches and pains Chronic bronchitis

Edema Cough Numbness

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

For coughing due to Phlegm-Heat in the Upper Jiao:		For swelling and pain in the limbs:
+ Ram. Mori	Sang Zhi
+ Concha Meretricis/ Cyclinae	Ge Qiao	Fossilia Ossis Mastodi	Long Gu
+ Fr. Trichosanthis	Gua Lou