Formula for Reducing Swelling and Relieving Shortness of Breath

Formula for Reducing Swelling and Relieving Shortness of Breath,For hydrops, water retention due to fright, or excessive water intake leading to stagnation in the spleen, resulting in swelling of the limbs and fever.

Formulas Name : Formula for Reducing Swelling and Relieving Shortness of Breath

Chinese Name : 退肿塌气散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of radish seeds, half a liang of red adzuki beans, half a liang of dried tangerine peel, half a liang of licorice (roasted), and 1 fen of wood fragrant (roasted).

Source

From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 10, citing a formula by Mr. Tang.

Benefits

For hydrops, water retention due to fright, or excessive water intake leading to stagnation in the spleen, resulting in swelling of the limbs and fever.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 2 qian per dose. Decoct in 1 small cup of water with ginger and jujube, then drink.

Formula for Reducing Swelling and Relieving Shortness of Breath,From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 10, citing a formula by Mr. Tang.,For hydrops, water retention due to fright, or excessive water intake leading to stagnation in the spleen, resulting in swelling of the limbs and fever.

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