Hemp and Castor Seed Decoction，*Qianjin Yi*, Volume 19.，Abdominal distension and edema.
Hemp and Castor Seed Decoction
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Formulas Name : Hemp and Castor Seed Decoction
Chinese Name : 麻豆煎
Drug Formulation
1 shi of hemp seeds (ground into powder; use those stored in a cellar without mold), 1 shi of red adzuki beans (without a single impure bean).
Source
*Qianjin Yi*, Volume 19.
Processing
Select fresh, high-quality ingredients; sort them thoroughly, rinse with water, and sun-dry until completely dry; steam the hemp seeds until cooked, sun-dry them, and store in a clean container.
Benefits
Abdominal distension and edema.
Instructions for Use
To prepare the decoction, take 5 sheng of hemp seeds and roast them over low heat until they turn yellow and emit a fragrant aroma—be careful not to let them burn—then grind them into a fine powder. Add 5 sheng of water and grind to extract the juice completely; store the liquid in a clean, tightly sealed container.To take it the next morning, wash and soak 1 sheng of adzuki beans tonight; let them dry until dawn, drain off the water, and boil them in fresh water. Before they are fully cooked, drain them and let them dry, then add them to the hemp seed juice and boil until very soft—this is best. Eat as much as you like on an empty stomach, three times a day.
Note
Stale or rancid hemp seeds will worsen the condition; be sure not to use them. For all cases of edema, avoid overeating; one should always remain slightly hungry.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026
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Hemp and Castor Seed Decoction,Abdominal distension and edema.