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Method for Washing and Soaking the Legs in Cases of Beriberi

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Method for Washing and Soaking the Legs in Cases of Beriberi,Foot swelling results from internal dampness that cannot be expelled outward.

Formulas Name : Method for Washing and Soaking the Legs in Cases of Beriberi

Chinese Name : 脚气渫洗法

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Weilingxian, 1 liang of Fangfeng (stem removed), 1 liang of Jingjie spikes, 1 liang of Danggui (root removed), 1 liang of Diguipi, 1 liang of Shuimai leaves, 1 liang of Shengma (rotten parts removed), 1 liang of Baishao (peel removed).

Source

*Medical Inventions*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Foot swelling results from internal dampness that cannot be expelled outward.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 dou of water until reduced to 1 dou 5 sheng, then strain out the residue. Use the hot liquid to wash the affected area; there is no specific time restriction.

Method for Washing and Soaking the Legs in Cases of Beriberi,*Medical Inventions*, Volume 8.,Foot swelling results from internal dampness that cannot be expelled outward.

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