Formula for Treating Edema and Fluid Retention

Formula for Treating Edema and Fluid Retention,Edema.

Formulas Name : Formula for Treating Edema and Fluid Retention

Chinese Name : 治肿饮

Drug Formulation

1 handful of lampwick (first decoct 4 bowls of water until reduced to 2 bowls), 1 liang of radish seeds (lightly roasted), and 2 qian of amomum (lightly roasted).

Source

From *Formulas of the Hall of Cultivating Blessings*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Edema.

Instructions for Use

Grind the two ingredients into a powder, pour into the lampwick decoction, bring to a gentle boil, then pour into a teapot and drink slowly; if no effect is seen after finishing it, prepare another dose as before. Wait until the abdomen rumbles and passes gas; the swelling will subside as the urine flow becomes longer.

Formula for Treating Edema and Fluid Retention,From *Formulas of the Hall of Cultivating Blessings*, Volume 3.,Edema.

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