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Miraculous Decoction for Edema

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Miraculous Decoction for Edema,For edema due to spleen deficiency.

Formulas Name : Miraculous Decoction for Edema

Chinese Name : 水肿至神汤

Drug Formulation

Zhejiang Poria 2 liang (cut into small pieces), raw Atractylodes (stir-fried with yellow earth) 1 liang, red adzuki beans 1 liang, plantain herb 1 liang, barley husks 5 qian, small Trifoliate Orange fruit 2 qian, Six-Gods Qu 4 qian.

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*, citing *Suishan Yu’s Collection of Prescriptions*.

Benefits

For edema due to spleen deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Decoct thoroughly in a large pot; the entire decoction must be consumed within one day and one night. Take three consecutive doses; urination will become unobstructed and the edema will subside.

Miraculous Decoction for Edema,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*, citing *Suishan Yu’s Collection of Prescriptions*.,For edema due to spleen deficiency.

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