Diuretic and Dampness-Draining Decoction

Diuretic and Dampness-Draining Decoction,Edema ascending from the feet; the six pulses are thin and slow; scanty urine; pain in the feet and knees.

Formulas Name : Diuretic and Dampness-Draining Decoction

Chinese Name : 利水渗湿汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea 2 qian, Phellodendron amurense 1.5 qian, Achyranthes bidentata (Sichuan variety) 2 qian, Poria cocos (red) 1 qian 2 fen, Akebia trifoliata (Huai variety) 1 qian 2 fen, Alisma orientale (Jian variety) 1 qian 2 fen, Stephania tetrandra (Han variety) 1 qian 2 fen, Plantago seed (hulled) 1 qian, Poria cocos (Zhu Ling) 1.5 qian.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Edema ascending from the feet; the six pulses are thin and slow; scanty urine; pain in the feet and knees.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Diuretic and Dampness-Draining Decoction,*Huiyue*, Volume 9.,Edema ascending from the feet; the six pulses are thin and slow; scanty urine; pain in the feet and knees.

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