To Eliminate Superficial Fluid Retention

To Eliminate Superficial Fluid Retention,Edema in the limbs, on the verge of developing into water retention.

Formulas Name : To Eliminate Superficial Fluid Retention

Chinese Name : 祛浮饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang Sichuan Angelica (washed to remove soil, sliced), half a liang Prunus mume seeds, 1 liang Atractylodes macrocephala, half a liang red tangerine peel, 1 liang Poria cocos, half a liang licorice (roasted), half a liang Lepidium sativum seeds (roasted), half a liang Sichuan Akebia, half a liang areca nut (chicken-heart variety), half a liang Amomum villosum, half a liang Aquilaria agallocha.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 129), citing *Wu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*.

Benefits

Edema in the limbs, on the verge of developing into water retention.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take half liang per dose, with 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1.5 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen. Take 3–5 times daily, regardless of the time of day. This formula is particularly effective when used in conjunction with Shengling Pills.

To Eliminate Superficial Fluid Retention,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 129), citing *Wu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*.,Edema in the limbs, on the verge of developing into water retention.

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