Lung-Clearing and Diuretic Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.,Damp-heat in the bladder凝聚 into jaundice; urine is released only in drops; the lower abdomen is distended; both feet are edematous; and the entire body is jaundiced.
Lung-Clearing and Diuretic Decoction
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Formulas Name : Lung-Clearing and Diuretic Decoction
Chinese Name : 清肺通水汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of radish seeds, 3 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of Pinellia ternata, 3 qian of Ophiopogon japonicus, 3 qian of white mulberry bark, 1 qian of Artemisia capillaris, 2 qian of Alisma orientale, 3 qian of Plantago seed, 2 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, and 2 qian of Perilla frutescens seeds.
Source
From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.
Benefits
Damp-heat in the bladder凝聚 into jaundice; urine is released only in drops; the lower abdomen is distended; both feet are edematous; and the entire body is jaundiced.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally. After 1 dose, urination improves slightly; after 2 doses, urination becomes copious; and after 4 doses, all symptoms of jaundice and abdominal distension are completely resolved.
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Lung-Clearing and Diuretic Decoction,Damp-heat in the bladder凝聚 into jaundice; urine is released only in drops; the lower abdomen is distended; both feet are edematous; and the entire body is jaundiced.