伏苓四逆湯

The Prescription of 伏苓四逆湯

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

Explanation

Fu Zi: Promoting the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the twelve regular channels, used raw to act on the whole body rapidly to warm up Yang-Qi and dispel cold.

Gan Jiang: warming the Yang-Qi of the middle-Jiao to remove cold in the interior, assisting Fu Zi in promoting the generation of Yang-Qi.

Zhi Gan Cao: Detoxicating and relieving the drastic and pungent nature of Gan Jiang and Fu Zi.

Ren Shen: Reinforcing the primordial Qi, benefiting the spleen and lung.

Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis and draining dampness, invigorating the spleen and inducing tranquilization.

The Effect of 伏苓四逆湯

Effect

Restore yang from collapse, relieve restlessness and drain dampness.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.


伏苓四逆湯