Effect
Clear heat and dry dampness, strengthen the spleen and induce diuresis.
Indications
Eczema, psoriasis, herpes zoster.
Ingredients
Polyporus (Zhuling)g 3 g,
Poria (Fuling) 3 g,
Raw Gan Cao 1 g.
Explanation
Hou Po, Chen Pi,Cang Zhu and Gan Cao: Drying dampness and harmonizing the stomach and spleen.
Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Fu Ling and Bai Zhu: Strengthening the spleen and promoting diuresis.
Rou Gui: Reinforcing fire and strengthening yang, warming meridians and collaterals.
Fang Feng: Dispelling wind-damp and releasing exterior.
Shan Zhi and Hua Shi: Clearing away pathogenic damp-heat through promoting the discharge of feces and urine.
Mu Tong: Clearing heart-fire and promoting diuresis.
Administration
Decoct in water with Deng Xin Cao for oral dose to be taken on empty stomach.