Decoction for Dispelling Dampness and Resolving Abnormalities

Decoction for Dispelling Dampness and Resolving Abnormalities,Dampness in the Spleen Meridian has coalesced into a mass; a large fleshy lump suddenly appears on the calf—neither a tumor nor flesh, yet not to be pressed by hand, for pressing it causes excruciating pain.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispelling Dampness and Resolving Abnormalities

Chinese Name : 消湿化怪汤

Drug Formulation

9 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of Poria cocos, 9 qian of Coix seed, 9 qian of Euryale seed, 5 qian of Alisma orientale, 5 fen of Cinnamomum cassia, 2 qian of Plantago seed, 3 qian of Panax ginseng, 2 qian of Achyranthes root, 3 qian of Smilax glabra, 5 fen of white alum, 2 qian of dried tangerine peel, 3 qian of white mustard seed, and 2 qian of Pinellia tuber.

Source

*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Dampness in the Spleen Meridian has coalesced into a mass; a large fleshy lump suddenly appears on the calf—neither a tumor nor flesh, yet not to be pressed by hand, for pressing it causes excruciating pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Dispelling Dampness and Resolving Abnormalities,*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 4.,Dampness in the Spleen Meridian has coalesced into a mass; a large fleshy lump suddenly appears on the calf—neither a tumor nor flesh, yet not to be pressed by hand, for pressing it causes excruciating pain.

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