Fu Ling Gui Zhi Gan Cao Da Zao Tang 茯苓桂枝甘草大枣汤
Poria, Cinnamon twig, Licorice and Jujube Decoction

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220

Preparation:

Decoction
Boil in 7 cups down to 3 cups.

Function:

Warms and Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, Warms the Heart Yang

Use:

Fullness in the Chest, coughing up clear, watery sputum, slippery white tongue coat, slippery or weak pulse.
In the source text, this was used when there are Palpitations after Sweating.
1. Palpitation (especially under the Umbilicus)
2. Palpitation with Restlessness
3. Distention below the Heart
4. Fluid obstructing the Chest

Dose:

The above is taken over the course of the day

Cautions:

Not used in Heat conditions

Modifications:

1. Qi deficiency, add Atractylodes Bai Zhu
2. Heart deficiency, add Salvia Dan Shen and Ginseng
3. More severe Cold, Cioldness in the Lower Body, or Kidney Coldness, replace Cinnamon twig with Cinnamon bark.

Similar Formulas:

If Atractylodes Bai Zhu replaces Jujube (Da Zao) it forms Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang. This is used similarly, but is strongher to tonify Qi.

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