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Main Formula for the Five Types of Retained Fluids

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Main Formula for the Five Types of Retained Fluids,For the five types of water-retention conditions.

Formulas Name : Main Formula for the Five Types of Retained Fluids

Chinese Name : 五饮主方

Drug Formulation

Poria 3 qian, processed Pinellia 2 qian, Guang Orange Peel 5 qian, Plantain Seed 1 qian, Young Mulberry Bark 1 qian, Xianhu 0.5 fen, Fresh Ginger 2 slices.

Source

From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For the five types of water-retention conditions.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; take one dose before noon and one after noon.

Main Formula for the Five Types of Retained Fluids,From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 4.,For the five types of water-retention conditions.

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