Decoction for Draining Dampness

Decoction for Draining Dampness,For a discharge from the inner canthus of the eye, with occasional flow of bloody fluid that is bright red in color; this condition originates from the heart collaterals and is a disease caused by uncontrolled fire in the lower jiao.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Draining Dampness

Chinese Name : 泻湿汤

Drug Formulation

Plantain Seed (Cheqianzi) 1 qian, Scutellaria Root (Huangqin) 1 qian, Akebia Stem (Mutong) 1 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel (Chenpi) 1 qian, Bamboo Leaves (Danzhuye) 20 pieces, Poria (Fuling) 8 fen, Fructus Aurantii (Zhike) 8 fen, Gardenia Seed (Zhiren, roasted until black) 8 fen, Schizonepeta Spikes (Jingjie Sui) 8 fen, Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu) 8 fen, Licorice Root (Gancao) 3 fen.

Source

*Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 4.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For a discharge from the inner canthus of the eye, with occasional flow of bloody fluid that is bright red in color; this condition originates from the heart collaterals and is a disease caused by uncontrolled fire in the lower jiao.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take while hot.

Decoction for Draining Dampness,*Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 4.,For a discharge from the inner canthus of the eye, with occasional flow of bloody fluid that is bright red in color; this condition originates from the heart collaterals and is a disease caused by uncontrolled fire in the lower jiao.

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