Decoction for Expelling Dampness and Preventing Collapse

Decoction for Expelling Dampness and Preventing Collapse,The condition begins at the toes and gradually spreads upward to the knees, where the skin turns black and becomes sunken; the pain is unbearable, and the affected areas detach joint by joint. This condition may also occur in the hands.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Expelling Dampness and Preventing Collapse

Chinese Name : 驱湿保脱汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of coix seed, 9 qian of poria, 1 qian of cinnamon bark, 9 qian of white atractylodes, and 5 qian of plantain seed.

Source

Formula from *Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 4; name cited in *Collected Effective Prescriptions*, Volume 1.

Benefits

The condition begins at the toes and gradually spreads upward to the knees, where the skin turns black and becomes sunken; the pain is unbearable, and the affected areas detach joint by joint. This condition may also occur in the hands.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Take 10 doses consecutively.

Decoction for Expelling Dampness and Preventing Collapse,Formula from *Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 4; name cited in *Collected Effective Prescriptions*, Volume 1.,The condition begins at the toes and gradually spreads upward to the knees, where the skin turns black and becomes sunken; the pain is unbearable, and the affected areas detach joint by joint. This condition may also occur in the hands.

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