Formula for Abdominal Distension,From *Chuanyaba*, Volume 2.,Edema.
Formula for Abdominal Distension
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Formulas Name : Formula for Abdominal Distension
Chinese Name : 臌胀串
Drug Formulation
3 qian of Acorus tatarinowii, 3 qian of Curcuma zedoaria, 3 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 3 qian of Citrus aurantium peel, 3 qian of dried tangerine peel, 2 qian of Phytolacca acinosa, 2 qian of Alisma orientale, 2 qian of Euphorbia kansui, 2 qian of Akebia trifoliata, 2 qian of red Poria cocos, 2 liang of black pepper, 2 liang of powdered black Aconite root, and 5 qian of mulberry bark.
Source
From *Chuanyaba*, Volume 2.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with vinegar paste to form pills the size of mung beans.
Benefits
Edema.
Instructions for Use
Take 15–20 pills per dose, preferably at the fifth watch. Take three doses over 2–3 nights: the first dose with scallion broth; the second dose with a decoction of dried tangerine peel and mulberry bark; the third dose with a decoction of belamcanda or ginger broth.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026
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Formula for Abdominal Distension,Edema.