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Luosu Powder,For water retention following diabetes.

Formulas Name : Luosu Powder

Chinese Name : 萝苏散

Drug Formulation

3 liang of radish seeds (roasted until yellow), 6 liang of perilla seeds (lightly roasted).

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 53); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 180).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For water retention following diabetes.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with decoction of white mulberry root bark, 3–4 times a day.

Luosu Powder,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 53); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 180).,For water retention following diabetes.

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