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Guanzhong Decoction

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Guanzhong Decoction,For edema and distension caused by water retention, shortness of breath, and difficulty urinating; also for deficiency-type accumulation in both men and women, as well as generalized jaundice and swelling, and for those who experience bad breath on the second day after taking the White Pills.

Formulas Name : Guanzhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 贯众汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Guanzhong, half a liang of Coptis (stems removed).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 80.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For edema and distension caused by water retention, shortness of breath, and difficulty urinating; also for deficiency-type accumulation in both men and women, as well as generalized jaundice and swelling, and for those who experience bad breath on the second day after taking the White Pills.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qianbi each time; add 1 zhan of water, boil for 3 liang, add a small amount of borneol, and rinse the mouth with it while still warm. Follow with a diet of plain congee for 100 days.

Guanzhong Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 80.,For edema and distension caused by water retention, shortness of breath, and difficulty urinating; also for deficiency-type accumulation in both men and women, as well as generalized jaundice and swelling, and for those who experience bad breath on the second day after taking the White Pills.

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