Decoction for Warming the Kidneys and Eliminating Dampness

Decoction for Warming the Kidneys and Eliminating Dampness,For deficiency of both the lungs and kidneys, with stagnation of qi and fluid; symptoms include heaviness in the lower back, swelling of the feet, difficulty urinating, abdominal distension, edema of the limbs, shortness of breath, and excessive phlegm making it impossible to lie down.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Warming the Kidneys and Eliminating Dampness

Chinese Name : 温肾消水汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 3 qian, Prepared Rehmannia 5 qian, Chinese Yam 1 liang, Cornus Officinalis 3 qian, Poria 1 liang, Cinnamon Bark 2 qian, Coix Seed 5 qian.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For deficiency of both the lungs and kidneys, with stagnation of qi and fluid; symptoms include heaviness in the lower back, swelling of the feet, difficulty urinating, abdominal distension, edema of the limbs, shortness of breath, and excessive phlegm making it impossible to lie down.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Warming the Kidneys and Eliminating Dampness,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.,For deficiency of both the lungs and kidneys, with stagnation of qi and fluid; symptoms include heaviness in the lower back, swelling of the feet, difficulty urinating, abdominal distension, edema of the limbs, shortness of breath, and excessive phlegm making it impossible to lie down.

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