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Jieshui Decoction

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Jieshui Decoction,Water-induced toxin: internal swelling is accompanied by coldness, while external swelling is accompanied by heat; the patient experiences shortness of breath and weakness.

Formulas Name : Jieshui Decoction

Chinese Name : 结水汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis (stems removed) 1 liang, Rhubarb (coarsely chopped, mixed with vinegar, and stir-fried until dry) 1 liang, Euphorbia (lightly stir-fried) 1 liang, Lepidium (stir-fried until purple) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 80.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Water-induced toxin: internal swelling is accompanied by coldness, while external swelling is accompanied by heat; the patient experiences shortness of breath and weakness.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian bi per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while warm, twice daily.

Jieshui Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 80.,Water-induced toxin: internal swelling is accompanied by coldness, while external swelling is accompanied by heat; the patient experiences shortness of breath and weakness.

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