Hou Po Er Chen Tang - 厚朴二陈汤 - Magnolia Two Old (Cured) Drugs Decoction

English:	Magnolia Two-Old (Cured) Drugs Decoction
Also Known As:	Magnolia Two Aged (Ingredients) Decoction

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Cx. Magnoliae Officinalis	Hou Po	9g	Promotes the movement of Qi in the Middle Jiao, resolves Stagnation, descends Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. With Zhi Ban Xia and Fu Ling, for Phlegm Obstructing the Qi, leading to coughing, vomiting or a sense of something stuck in the throat.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	6-9	Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, descends Qi. dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. With Zhi Ban Xia, Fu Ling and Hou Po, enhances its Phlegm transforming, Spleen strengthening properties.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum	Zhi Ban Xia	9g	Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, dissipates nodules and reduces Stagnation. With Chen Pi, for epigastric and abdominal distention or pain due to disharmony of the Stomach Qi. With Fu Ling, for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness. With Hou Po, for Phlegm-Dampness with Qi Stagnation.
Poria	Fu Ling	9-12g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and transforms Phlegm. With Zhi Ban Xia and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids.

Formula Actions

• Transforms Phlegm
• Eliminates Dampness

Syndromes

• Phlegm-Damp Accumulation

Clinical Manifestations

Light colored discharge leading to no period Palpitations of the Heart Shortness of breath A fat, plump body Profuse sputum Epigastric fullness Upper abdominal distention Chest and epigastric tightness Nausea Vomiting with profuse phlegm Increased vaginal discharge that is white and viscid In general, the patient also is obese or has generalized edema

Lassitude Lack of strength Fatigue Dizziness Blurred vision Puffy, yellowish complexion Anorexia Lumbar soreness Edema and swelling Profuse white colored vaginal discharge T: Pale and plump C: White and greasy P: Slippery or Wiry and slippery

Treats

Amenorrhea

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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