Formula for Abdominal Distension

Formula for Abdominal Distension,Edema.

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.

Formula for Abdominal Distension,From *Chuanyaba*, Volume 2.,Edema.

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