Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang (Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodis Macrocephalae, and Licorice Decoction)
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Pale and swollen tongue with a white slippery or greasy coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Slippery and wiry pulse
- Slippery and soggy pulse
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
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Preparation Notes:
- Decoction.
Originally Appeared In:
- On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Bladder, Stomach
There are 4 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen)Quantity = 12 grams
Channels:
HT, SP, LU
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Latin:
Scierotium Poriae Cocos
Chinese:
茯苓
Tone Marks:
fú líng
Alt Names:
Yun Ling, Bai Fu Ling, Fang Ling Kuai
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, LU, BL
Properties:
Spicy, Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Chinese:
桂枝
Tone Marks:
guì zhī
Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Chinese:
白术
Tone Marks:
bái zhú
Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
All 12 Channels
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
炙甘草
Tone Marks:
zhì gān căo
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