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Cloves to Eliminate Phlegm and Fluid Retention

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Cloves to Eliminate Phlegm and Fluid Retention,Phlegm and fluid retention.

Formulas Name : Cloves to Eliminate Phlegm and Fluid Retention

Chinese Name : 丁香导痰饮

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (soaked in hot water 7 times) 8 liang, 7 qian and a half; Cloves (unroasted) 7 qian and a half; Aconite (roasted, peel and pith removed) 7 qian and a half; Licorice (roasted) 7 qian and a half; White Cardamom 7 qian and a half; Aged Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) half a liang; Amomum 半两; Cinnamon (unroasted) half a liang; Ginseng (root tip removed) 4 liang,Dried Ginger (soaked and washed) 4 liang.

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2.

Processing

The above ingredients are prepared as a decoction.

Benefits

Phlegm and fluid retention.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and drink; take at any time.

Cloves to Eliminate Phlegm and Fluid Retention,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2.,Phlegm and fluid retention.

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