Classical Formula Glossary
Wu Ling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria) 五苓散
Formula Type | Formulas that Expel Dampness |
Diagnosis | 1. Water build up,2. SP deficiency3. Retention of thin mucus in the LJ |
Action | |
Indication | 1. Headache, fever, irritability, strong thirstbut with vomiting immediately after drinking, urinary difficultyT; White coatingP; Floating2. Edema, generalized sensation of heaviness, diarrhea, urinary difficulty and possible vomiting and diarrhea due to sudden turmoil disorder3.Throbbing pulsations just below the umbilicus, vomiting frosty saliva, vertigo, SOB, and coughing |
Remarks | Used many disorders of water metabolism marked by problems with the ability of the Qi to transform dampness |
Ingredients |
Ze Xie (tested) (15 g) Fu Ling (Organic) (9 g) Zhu Ling (tested) (9 g) Bai Zhu (Organic) (9 g) |
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