wu ling san
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Nomenaclature

wǔ líng sǎn
五苓散
Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria
Other Translations

Meaning of the Name


Functions

Drain Dampness

Release exterior and induce diaphoresis
Sx: 1 - (original indications for the FX) HA, fever, irritability, strong thirst but with vomiting immediately after drinking, urinary difficulty. T: n/a. P: floating. 2 - edema, generalized sensation of heaviness, diarrhea, urinary difficulty, and possible vomiting and diarrhea due to sudden turmoil disorder. 3 - throbbing pulsations just below the umbilicus, vomiting frothy saliva, vertigo, SOB, and coughing.


Composition:

ze xie 4g

fu ling 2.3g

zhu ling 2.3g

bai zhu 2.3g

gui zhi 1.5g


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Preparation and Administration


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Herbs with this formula

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