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Modified Wuling Powder

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Modified Wuling Powder,For edema during pregnancy caused by dampness stagnation complicated by spleen deficiency, presenting with swelling of the limbs and face, chest tightness with loss of appetite, soreness in the lower back and weakness in the legs, infrequent and scanty urination, a white and greasy tongue coating, and a slippery pulse at the cun position and a soft pulse at the guan position.

Formulas Name : Modified Wuling Powder

Chinese Name : 加减五苓散

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Cinnamomum cassia, 2 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 1.5 qian of Trichosanthes kirilowii peel, 4 qian of Poria cocos peel, 2 qian of Alisma orientale, 8 qian of Vigna radiata husk, and 2 qian of Poria cocos.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

For edema during pregnancy caused by dampness stagnation complicated by spleen deficiency, presenting with swelling of the limbs and face, chest tightness with loss of appetite, soreness in the lower back and weakness in the legs, infrequent and scanty urination, a white and greasy tongue coating, and a slippery pulse at the cun position and a soft pulse at the guan position.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Modified Wuling Powder,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,For edema during pregnancy caused by dampness stagnation complicated by spleen deficiency, presenting with swelling of the limbs and face, chest tightness with loss of appetite, soreness in the lower back and weakness in the legs, infrequent and scanty urination, a white and greasy tongue coating, and a slippery pulse at the cun position and a soft pulse at the guan position.

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