Water Buffalo Hide Formula

Water Buffalo Hide Formula,For elderly individuals with water retention, generalized edema, and puffiness of the face and eyes.

Formulas Name : Water Buffalo Hide Formula

Chinese Name : 水牛皮方

Drug Formulation

2 jin of water buffalo hide (hair scraped off, thoroughly washed), 1 liang of tangerine peel.

Source

From *Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.

Benefits

For elderly individuals with water retention, generalized edema, and puffiness of the face and eyes.

Instructions for Use

Combine the ingredients, boil until thoroughly tender, then cut into pieces. Eat gradually with ginger, vinegar, and five-spice powder. Regular consumption is particularly beneficial.

Water Buffalo Hide Formula,From *Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.,For elderly individuals with water retention, generalized edema, and puffiness of the face and eyes.

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