HERB FORMULAS

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 Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, stops vomiting, dissipates nodules and reduces Stagnation.
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

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

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Contraindicated for those with weak constitutions.
  • Discontinue when symptoms have abated.
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