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Decoction for Relieving Constipation and Removing Dampness,Tumors. Caused by stagnation of damp-heat and stagnation of blood and qi, forming nodules that develop into tumors, particularly in the lower part of the body.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Relieving Constipation and Removing Dampness

Chinese Name : 解下除湿汤

Drug Formulation

Seaweed (washed), Phellodendron bark, Curcuma zedoaria, Cyperus rotundus, Green tangerine peel, Gardenia (roasted), Forsythia, Areca nut, Akebia stem.

Source

*Zhun Sheng: Surgical Treatise*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Tumors. Caused by stagnation of damp-heat and stagnation of blood and qi, forming nodules that develop into tumors, particularly in the lower part of the body.

Instructions for Use

Take the decoction of mint as prescribed above.

Decoction for Relieving Constipation and Removing Dampness，*Zhun Sheng: Surgical Treatise*, Volume 5.，Tumors. Caused by stagnation of damp-heat and stagnation of blood and qi, forming nodules that develop into tumors, particularly in the lower part of the body.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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