Bitter Gourd Pills

Bitter Gourd Pills,Generalized edema. “Stone water” (edema with excessive urination), characterized by swelling confined to the lower abdomen.

Formulas Name : Bitter Gourd Pills

Chinese Name : 苦瓠丸

Drug Formulation

7 jujube pulp pieces; bitter gourd membrane the size of a jujube pit.

Source

The formula is from *Qian Jin* (Vol. 21); the name appears in *Zengbu Neijing Shiyi* (Vol. 3).

Processing

Pound into pills.

Benefits

Generalized edema. “Stone water” (edema with excessive urination), characterized by swelling confined to the lower abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 pills for one dose; after walking 15 li, take another 3 pills; when fluid begins to be excreted, take 1 more pill to stop it.

Bitter Gourd Pills,The formula is from *Qian Jin* (Vol. 21); the name appears in *Zengbu Neijing Shiyi* (Vol. 3).,Generalized edema. “Stone water” (edema with excessive urination), characterized by swelling confined to the lower abdomen.

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