Decoction for Regulating Qi and Draining Dampness

Decoction for Regulating Qi and Draining Dampness,After the third month of pregnancy, swelling first appears in the feet, gradually spreading to the legs and knees, making walking difficult; in severe cases, yellow fluid oozes between the toes. There is distension in the chest and flanks, which is milder in the morning and worse in the evening. The patient has a poor appetite, a greasy tongue coating, and a deep, taut pulse.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Regulating Qi and Draining Dampness

Chinese Name : 理气渗湿汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of raw Xiangfu, 2 qian of Mu Xiang, 1.5 qian of Sha Ke, 2 qian of Pu Hua, 2 qian of Mao Shu Xu, 3 qian of Wu Jia Pi, 3 qian of Yun Ling Pi, and 5 qian of Sang Zhi.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

After the third month of pregnancy, swelling first appears in the feet, gradually spreading to the legs and knees, making walking difficult; in severe cases, yellow fluid oozes between the toes. There is distension in the chest and flanks, which is milder in the morning and worse in the evening. The patient has a poor appetite, a greasy tongue coating, and a deep, taut pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Regulating Qi and Draining Dampness,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,After the third month of pregnancy, swelling first appears in the feet, gradually spreading to the legs and knees, making walking difficult; in severe cases, yellow fluid oozes between the toes. There is distension in the chest and flanks, which is milder in the morning and worse in the evening. The patient has a poor appetite, a greasy tongue coating, and a deep, taut pulse.

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