Formula for Treating Edema and Fluid Retention,From *Formulas of the Hall of Cultivating Blessings*, Volume 3.,Edema.
Formula for Treating Edema and Fluid Retention
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Formulas Name : Formula for Treating Edema and Fluid Retention
Chinese Name : 治肿饮
Drug Formulation
1 handful of lampwick (first decoct 4 bowls of water until reduced to 2 bowls), 1 liang of radish seeds (lightly roasted), and 2 qian of amomum (lightly roasted).
Source
From *Formulas of the Hall of Cultivating Blessings*, Volume 3.
Benefits
Edema.
Instructions for Use
Grind the two ingredients into a powder, pour into the lampwick decoction, bring to a gentle boil, then pour into a teapot and drink slowly; if no effect is seen after finishing it, prepare another dose as before. Wait until the abdomen rumbles and passes gas; the swelling will subside as the urine flow becomes longer.
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Formula for Treating Edema and Fluid Retention,Edema.