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Earth Dog Powder,Edema. For the 10 types of water-related disorders, swelling and distension, shortness of breath preventing lying down, and urinary retention.

Formulas Name : Earth Dog Powder

Chinese Name : 土狗散

Drug Formulation

Earth Dog (also known as mole cricket).

Source

Formula from *Essential Readings on Medicine* (Vol. 7); name cited in *Collection of Immortal Prescriptions* (Vol. 1).

Processing

Roast until dry, then grind into a powder.

Benefits

Edema. For the 10 types of water-related disorders, swelling and distension, shortness of breath preventing lying down, and urinary retention.

Instructions for Use

Take orally.

Earth Dog Powder,Formula from *Essential Readings on Medicine* (Vol. 7); name cited in *Collection of Immortal Prescriptions* (Vol. 1).,Edema. For the 10 types of water-related disorders, swelling and distension, shortness of breath preventing lying down, and urinary retention.

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