Lian Po Yin

Coptis and Magnolia Bark decoction

Main Action of Lian Po Yin

The functions of this TCM herbal formula are to clear heat, transform dampness and regulate the Qi while harmonizing the middle burner. This chinese medicine formula is best suited in conditions where there is stagnated damp heat residing within the body. The clear and turbid fluids begin to mix resulting in the disruption of ascending and descending spleen and stomach functions.

Indications and Symptoms for Lian Po Yin

both vfomiting and diarrhea, abdominal distention, chest distention, epigastric distention, dark scanty urine

Tongue – yellow greasy coat

Pulse –

Herbal Ingredients of Lian Po Yin

Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis, Coptis Rhizome) – 3g.

-clears heat, dries dampness in middle jiao

Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, Magnolia Bark) – 6g.

-transforms dampness, promotes Qi circulation

Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis, Cape Jasmine Fruit, Gardenia) – 9g.

-clears stagnated heat in the chest and epigastrium

Dan Dou Chi (Semen Sojae Praeparatum, Prepared Soybean) – 9g

-clears stagnated heat in the chest and epigastrium

Shi Chang Pu (Rhizoma Acori Graminei, Sweetflag Rhizome, Acorus) – 3g.

-transform dampness, promote spleen

Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae, Pinellia Rhizome) – 3g.

-dry dampness, direct rebel stomach Qi downwards, stops vomiting

Lu Gen (Rhizoma Phragmitis Communis, Reed Rhizome) – 60g.

-dry dampness, direct revel stomach Qi downards, stops vomiting

Cooking Preparation of Lian Po Yin

This natural medicine formula is prepared in a decoction form.

Additional Information on Lian Po Yin

This herbal formula is able to clear and transform damp heat when neither condition is stronger

Read More: The functions of the TCM Stomach