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Junshui Decoction

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Junshui Decoction,Symptoms of water stagnation. Chest pain upon exposure to cold; heaviness in the lower back and abdomen; stiffness in the joints, making it difficult to bend or stretch; occasional cold extremities; abdominal fullness with a hard, distended sensation; and a sallow-black complexion.

Formulas Name : Junshui Decoction

Chinese Name : 浚水汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of Eucommia ulmoides, 1 liang of Dioscorea opposita, 5 qian of Coix seed, 5 qian of Euryale seed, 0.5 fen of Stephania tetrandra, 0.5 fen of Cinnamomum cassia.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Symptoms of water stagnation. Chest pain upon exposure to cold; heaviness in the lower back and abdomen; stiffness in the joints, making it difficult to bend or stretch; occasional cold extremities; abdominal fullness with a hard, distended sensation; and a sallow-black complexion.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Junshui Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,Symptoms of water stagnation. Chest pain upon exposure to cold; heaviness in the lower back and abdomen; stiffness in the joints, making it difficult to bend or stretch; occasional cold extremities; abdominal fullness with a hard, distended sensation; and a sallow-black complexion.

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