Description
Five [Ingredients] Poria Powder is a classical formula from Zhang Zhong-jing's late Han dynasty Shan Han Lun (Treatise on Damage [Due to] Cold). This 10:1 powdered extract formula supports healthy water metabolism and transformation of dampness while warming yang and transforming qi.
TCM Actions
- Disinhibits water and seeps dampness, warms yang and transforms the qi
Clinical Applications
- Supports healthy urinary function in patterns with exterior and interior water dampness stoppage
- Supports healthy fluid metabolism when water dampness collects internally
- Traditionally used to address phlegm rheum patterns
- Supports healthy digestive function
- Supports healthy cardiovascular fluid balance
- Supports healthy kidney and bladder function
- Supports healthy liver function
- Supports healthy balance in genitourinary patterns
Ingredients
- Fu Ling (Poria)
- Zhu Ling (Polyporus)
- Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis)
- Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
- Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi)
Recommended Dosage
According to Him-che Yeung in Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas, Vol. 2, the standard daily dose in decoction for this formula is 45 grams. Because of the 10:1 concentration ratio and the efficiency of our manufacturing process it would take only 6 capsules per day of Blue Poppy's version of this formula to equal the standard daily dose. The actual prescribed dose should be determined by the practitioner on a case by case basis.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Classification
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