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Decoction for Draining Water Retention

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Decoction for Draining Water Retention,For edema caused by fluid retention.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Draining Water Retention

Chinese Name : 导水饮子

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Evodia fruit, 1 liang of Coptis, 1 liang of Poria, 1 liang of Atractylodes, and 7.5 qian of Talc.

Source

From *Yi Tong*, Volume 31, citing *Ji Cheng*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and form into pills by adding a few drops of water.

Benefits

For edema caused by fluid retention.

Instructions for Use

Take 70 pills per dose, washed down with a decoction of Plantain Seed and Rush before meals.

Decoction for Draining Water Retention,From *Yi Tong*, Volume 31, citing *Ji Cheng*.,For edema caused by fluid retention.

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