Decoction for Clearing Heat and Draining Dampness

Decoction for Clearing Heat and Draining Dampness,Dampness attacks the limbs, causing generalized swelling; the complexion is sallow and listless; and urination is difficult.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Heat and Draining Dampness

Chinese Name : 清热泻湿汤

Drug Formulation

Poria 1 qian 2 fen, Coptis 1 qian 2 fen, Plantain Seed 1 qian 2 fen, Akebia 1 qian, Polyporus 1 qian, Talc 1 qian, Atractylodes 1 qian, Equisetum 8 fen, Chinese Yam 8 fen, Phellodendron 8 fen.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Dampness attacks the limbs, causing generalized swelling; the complexion is sallow and listless; and urination is difficult.

Instructions for Use

Add 30 stalks of lampwick to the above ingredients and decoct in water until reduced to 8 fen. Take on an empty stomach.

Decoction for Clearing Heat and Draining Dampness,From *Yu’an*, Volume 2.,Dampness attacks the limbs, causing generalized swelling; the complexion is sallow and listless; and urination is difficult.

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