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Decoction for Unblocking the Kidneys and Eliminating Dampness

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Decoction for Unblocking the Kidneys and Eliminating Dampness,Water accumulation in the bladder. Protruding eyes, gaping mouth, swollen feet, and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Unblocking the Kidneys and Eliminating Dampness

Chinese Name : 通肾消水汤

Drug Formulation

Prepared Rehmannia 1 liang, Chinese Yam 1 liang, Coix Seed 1 liang, Cornus Fruit 1 qian 5 fen, Poria Sclerotium 5 qian, Cinnamon Bark 1 qian, Achyranthes Root 1 qian, Plantain Seed 3 qian.

Source

From *Fu Qingzhu’s Treatise on Men’s and Women’s Diseases: Men’s Diseases*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Water accumulation in the bladder. Protruding eyes, gaping mouth, swollen feet, and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Unblocking the Kidneys and Eliminating Dampness,From *Fu Qingzhu’s Treatise on Men’s and Women’s Diseases: Men’s Diseases*, Volume 2.,Water accumulation in the bladder. Protruding eyes, gaping mouth, swollen feet, and shortness of breath.

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