Red Bean Formula

Red Bean Formula,For elderly patients with water retention, bloating, and chest tightness, as well as swelling of the hands and feet, shortness of breath, and a sensation of fullness and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Red Bean Formula

Chinese Name : 赤豆方

Drug Formulation

3 sheng of red adzuki beans (rinsed clean), 1 sheng of camphor willow root (high-quality, sliced).

Source

*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.

Benefits

For elderly patients with water retention, bloating, and chest tightness, as well as swelling of the hands and feet, shortness of breath, and a sensation of fullness and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Combine the ingredients and boil the beans until thoroughly soft. Eat the beans on an empty stomach regularly; drink the broth whenever thirsty, and avoid consuming any other foods. Take 2–3 doses; immediate results will follow.

Red Bean Formula,*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.,For elderly patients with water retention, bloating, and chest tightness, as well as swelling of the hands and feet, shortness of breath, and a sensation of fullness and restlessness.

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