Castor Bean Decoction

Castor Bean Decoction,For abdominal distension and edema.

Formulas Name : Castor Bean Decoction

Chinese Name : 蓖麻饮

Drug Formulation

20 castor beans (ripe, hulled).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 79.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For abdominal distension and edema.

Instructions for Use

Mix with half a zhan of water until well blended; take the entire dose at once. By noon, the water should be expelled through vomiting or purgation. If the water is not completely expelled, take another 30 seeds after three days; if it is still not expelled, repeat the treatment. After recovery, limit fluid intake and reduce food consumption; nourish the patient with porridge.

Castor Bean Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 79.,For abdominal distension and edema.

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