Diuretic Decoction

Diuretic Decoction,Bloating, edema.

Formulas Name : Diuretic Decoction

Chinese Name : 利水煎

Drug Formulation

1 qian of dried tangerine peel, 1 qian of akebia stem, 1 qian of dafupi, 1 qian of poria, 3 qian of plantain seed, 3 qian of coix seed, 1.5 qian of artemisia, and 0.8 fen of areca nut.

Source

*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Bloating, edema.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Note

Avoid salt; eat a bland diet.

Diuretic Decoction,*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.,Bloating, edema.

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