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  Herb 13 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
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Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral Latin:
Scierotium Poriae Cocos Alt Names:
Yun Ling, Bai Fu Ling, Fang Ling Kuai |
Actions
- Drains Dampness and Reduces Swelling
For edema of any etiology. - Promotes Urination
For difficult urination and scanty urination due to Damp-Heat. - Tonifies Spleen Qi
For loose stool, lethargy, and low appetite. - Transforms Phlegm
For Spleen deficiency when congested fluids move upward, with symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, and a thick and greasy tongue coat.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Copious and frequent urination due to deficient cold.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Dosage
- 10-15 grams in decoction (Chen)
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction)
Formulas that Tonify the Qi and Blood
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Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (Pinellia, Atractylodis Macrocephalae, and Gastrodia Decoction)
Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind
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Ban Xia Hou Po Tang (Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction)
Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
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Bao He Wan (Preserve Harmony Pill)
Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
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Bei Mu Gua Lou San (Fritillaria and Trichosanthes Fruit Powder)
Formulas that Moisten Dryness and Transform Phlegm
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Bu Dai Wan (Cloth Sack Pill)
Formulas that Expel Parasites
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Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction)
Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit
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Dang Gui Shao Yao San (Tangkuei and Peony Powder)
Formulas that Tonify the Blood
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Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Decoction)
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
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Di Tan Tang (Scour Phlegm Decoction)
Formulas that Scour Phlegm and Open the Orifices
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Ding Xian Wan (Arrest Seizures Pill)
Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind
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Ding Zhi Wan (Settle the Emotions Pill)
Formulas that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit
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Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Angelica Pubescens and Sangjisheng Decoction)
Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
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Er Chen Tang (Two Cured Decoction)
Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm
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Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin (Cinnamon and Poria Sweet Dew Decoction)
Formulas that Relieve Summerheat
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Gui Pi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction)
Formulas that Tonify the Qi and Blood
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Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan (Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill)
Formulas that Warm the Menses and Dispel Blood Stasis
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Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang (Artemisia Annua and Scutellaria Decoction to Clear the Gallbladder)
Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders
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Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang (Magnolia Bark Decoction for Warming the Middle)
Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
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Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi)
Formulas that Transform Damp Turbidity
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Jian Pi Wan (Strengthen the Spleen Pill)
Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
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Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet)
Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang
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Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang (Poria, Schisandra, Ginger, and Asarum Decoction)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Cold-Phlegm
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Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang (Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodis Macrocephalae, and Licorice Decoction)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Cold-Phlegm
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Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia)
Formulas that Nourish and Tonify the Yin
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Nuan Gan Jian (Warm the Liver Decoction)
Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
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Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan (Seven Treasure Special Pill for Beautiful Whiskers)
Formulas that Nourish and Tonify the Yin
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Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan (Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm
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Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency
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Ren Shen Ge Jie San (Ginseng and Gecko Powder)
Formulas that Tonify the Qi
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Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder)
Formulas that Tonify the Qi
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Sheng Tie Luo Yin (Iron Filings Decoction)
Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit
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Shi Pi Yin (Bolster the Spleen Decoction)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
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Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (All-Inclusive Great Tonifying Decoction)
Formulas that Tonify the Qi and Blood
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Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction)
Formulas that Tonify the Qi
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Suan Zao Ren Tang (Sour Jujube Decoction)
Formulas that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit
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Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (Emperor of Heaven's Special Pill to Tonify the Heart)
Formulas that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit
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Wen Dan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm
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Wu Ji San (Five Accumulation Powder)
Formulas that Release Exterior-Interior Excess
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Wu Ling San (Five Ingredient Powder with Poria)
Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness
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Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang (Cyperus and Inula Decoction)
Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm
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Xiao Yao San (Rambling Powder, Free and Easy Wanderer)
Formulas that Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen
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Xing Su San (Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf Powder)
Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness
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Zhen Wu Tang (True Warrior Decoction)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
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Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan (Immature Bitter Orange Pill to Reduce Focal Distension)
Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
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Zhong Man Fen Xiao Wan (Separate and Reduce Fullness in the Middle Pill)
Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat
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Zhu Ling Tang (Polyporus Decoction)
Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness
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Zuo Gui Yin (Restore the Left (Kidney) Decoction)
Formulas that Nourish and Tonify the Yin
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi
