Zhu Ling Tang (Polyporus Decoction)
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness
Pattern:
- Water Accumulation with interior heat
Actions:
- Promotes urination, drains dampness, and clears heat
- Nourishes Yin and Fluids.
Indications:
- Urinary difficulty with fever, thirst, and a desire to drink fluids, irritability, and insomnia
- Other possible symptoms may include nausea, diarrhea, cough, painful and bloody urination with pain and abdominal fullness.
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Red with a dry yellow coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Thin and rapid pulse
Western Uses:
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Nephritis
- Dysuria
- Hemorrhagic Shock
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Do not use in cases with thirst from excess heat in the Yang Ming stage
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. Add E Jiao to the final strained decoction. Modern formulations usually increase the dosage 2-3 times the amounts listed.
Originally Appeared In:
- On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Spleen, Bladder, Kidneys, Lungs, Heart, Stomach, Liver
There are 5 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Zhu Ling (Polyporus Sclerotium)Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
SP, KI, BL
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Cool (or Neutral)
Latin:
Sclerotium Polypori Umbellati
Chinese:
猪苓
Tone Marks:
zhū líng
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
HT, SP, LU
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Latin:
Scierotium Poriae Cocos
Chinese:
茯苓
Tone Marks:
fú líng
Alt Names:
Yun Ling, Bai Fu Ling, Fang Ling Kuai
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
KI, BL
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Cold
Latin:
Rhizoma Alismatis
Chinese:
泽泻
Tone Marks:
zé xiè
Alt Names:
Fu Ze Xie
Translation:
Marsh Drain
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
ST, BL
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Cold
Latin:
Talcum
Chinese:
滑石
Tone Marks:
huá shí
Translation:
Slippery Rock
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
KID, LIV, LU
Properties:
Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Gelatinum Corii Asini
Chinese:
阿胶
Tone Marks:
ē jiāo
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