Kidney-Strengthening Decoction

Kidney-Strengthening Decoction,Decline of kidney yin, swelling of hands and feet, abdominal distension resembling ascites, puffiness of the face and eyes, skin that appears to be oozing fluid; when pressed with a finger, it does not feel like mud but sinks inward to form a pit; upon lifting the finger, the swelling returns to its original state; the patient can taste food; stools are not loose or watery; urination is difficult and scanty; shortness of breath prevents lying down.

Formulas Name : Kidney-Strengthening Decoction

Chinese Name : 健肾汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 2 liang of Poria, 5 qian of Ophiopogon, 5 qian of Lotus Seed (with the core), 1 liang of Euryale Seed, 1 liang of Chinese Yam.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Decline of kidney yin, swelling of hands and feet, abdominal distension resembling ascites, puffiness of the face and eyes, skin that appears to be oozing fluid; when pressed with a finger, it does not feel like mud but sinks inward to form a pit; upon lifting the finger, the swelling returns to its original state; the patient can taste food; stools are not loose or watery; urination is difficult and scanty; shortness of breath prevents lying down.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Kidney-Strengthening Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.,Decline of kidney yin, swelling of hands and feet, abdominal distension resembling ascites, puffiness of the face and eyes, skin that appears to be oozing fluid; when pressed with a finger, it does not feel like mud but sinks inward to form a pit; upon lifting the finger, the swelling returns to its original state; the patient can taste food; stools are not loose or watery; urination is difficult and scanty; shortness of breath prevents lying down.

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