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Foot-Soaking Alum Decoction,For foot swelling affecting the heart.

Formulas Name : Foot-Soaking Alum Decoction

Chinese Name : 浸脚矾石汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of white alum.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 244.

Benefits

For foot swelling affecting the heart.

Instructions for Use

Boil the above ingredients in 1 dou 5 sheng of water until it comes to a boil 3–5 times; this is excellent for soaking the feet. Clear water may also be used.

Foot-Soaking Alum Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 244.,For foot swelling affecting the heart.

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