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Kidney-Draining Areca Nut Powder

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Kidney-Draining Areca Nut Powder,Excessive heat in the kidneys, distension and stagnation in the lower abdomen, pain in the lower back and spine, and stiffness in the shoulders and back.

Formulas Name : Kidney-Draining Areca Nut Powder

Chinese Name : 泻肾槟榔散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of areca nut, 3 fen of red Poria, 3 fen of antelope horn shavings, 3 fen of Alisma, 3 fen of Bupleurum (stem removed), 3 fen of red peony root, 3 fen of Akebia (chopped), 3 fen of peach kernels (soaked in hot water, with skin, tip, and both inner kernels removed, then stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow), and half a liang of licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, then chopped).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Excessive heat in the kidneys, distension and stagnation in the lower abdomen, pain in the lower back and spine, and stiffness in the shoulders and back.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 medium bowl of water along with half a liang each of fresh ginger and Rehmannia glutinosa, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take warm before meals.

Kidney-Draining Areca Nut Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 7.,Excessive heat in the kidneys, distension and stagnation in the lower abdomen, pain in the lower back and spine, and stiffness in the shoulders and back.

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