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Dampness-Draining and Harmony-Restoring Decoction

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Dampness-Draining and Harmony-Restoring Decoction,Cold-dampness causing heaviness of the body, abdominal distension, and difficulty urinating, as if sitting in water.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Draining and Harmony-Restoring Decoction

Chinese Name : 渗湿中和汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea (soaked in rice water, stir-fried), Atractylodes macrocephala, Tangerine peel, Red Poria, Magnolia officinalis (stir-fried with ginger juice), and Dried ginger (roasted)—each in equal parts; Licorice reduced by half.

Source

*Baoming Gejue*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Cold-dampness causing heaviness of the body, abdominal distension, and difficulty urinating, as if sitting in water.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhan of water, 1 slice of fresh ginger, and 1 pinch of lampwick to the above ingredients, decoct, and take orally.

Dampness-Draining and Harmony-Restoring Decoction,*Baoming Gejue*, Volume 4.,Cold-dampness causing heaviness of the body, abdominal distension, and difficulty urinating, as if sitting in water.

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