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Decoction of Han Fangji

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Decoction of Han Fangji,For edema with shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Han Fangji

Chinese Name : 汉防己煮散

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Han Fangji, 3 liang of Zeqi leaves, 3 liang of Shiwei, 3 liang of Zexie, 3 liang of Baizhu, 3 liang of Danshen, 3 liang of Red Poria, 3 liang of Tangerine Peel, 3 liang of White Mulberry Root Bark, 3 liang of Tongcao, 5 he of Prunus mume seeds, and 10 liang of fresh ginger.

Source

Formula by Chu Cheng, cited in Volume 21 of *Qianjin*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For edema with shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Boil 3 fangcun bi of the decoction in 1.5 sheng of water; reduce to 8 he, strain, and take the entire dose at once, three times daily. Continue until urination becomes normal.

Decoction of Han Fangji,Formula by Chu Cheng, cited in Volume 21 of *Qianjin*.,For edema with shortness of breath.

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