Kidney-Draining Powder with Fresh and Dried Rehmannia

Kidney-Draining Powder with Fresh and Dried Rehmannia,Indicated for excess heat in the kidneys, restlessness in the chest and heart, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, stiffness and tension in the lower back and spine, and stiffness in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Kidney-Draining Powder with Fresh and Dried Rehmannia

Chinese Name : 泻肾生干地黄散

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Raw Rehmannia, 1 liang of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 1 liang of Red Poria, 1.5 liang of Ophiopogon (with core removed), 1 liang of Areca nut,1 liang of ground antelope horn shavings, 1 liang of Acanthopanax bark, 1 liang of Trifoliate orange peel (fried with wheat bran until slightly yellow, pith removed), 1 liang of Achyranthes root (stems removed), 1 liang of Peucedanum root (root tips removed), 1 liang of Scutellaria root, and half a liang of licorice root (lightly roasted until reddish, coarsely chopped).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Indicated for excess heat in the kidneys, restlessness in the chest and heart, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, stiffness and tension in the lower back and spine, and stiffness in the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Add 14 pieces of light bamboo leaves to 1 medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take warm before meals.

Kidney-Draining Powder with Fresh and Dried Rehmannia,*Shenghui*, Volume 7.,Indicated for excess heat in the kidneys, restlessness in the chest and heart, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, stiffness and tension in the lower back and spine, and stiffness in the limbs.

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