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Paste for Stopping Profuse Sweating

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Paste for Stopping Profuse Sweating,For edema and abdominal distension; urinary retention and dysuria.

Formulas Name : Paste for Stopping Profuse Sweating

Chinese Name : 消河饼

Drug Formulation

4 large river snails, 5 cloves of garlic (peeled), 3 qian of Plantain Seed (ground into powder).

Source

*Gujin Yijian*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a paste and form into cakes.

Benefits

For edema and abdominal distension; urinary retention and dysuria.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the center of the navel and secure with a handkerchief. Shortly after application, urination will resume; 1–2 cakes will bring about a cure.

Paste for Stopping Profuse Sweating,*Gujin Yijian*, Volume 6.,For edema and abdominal distension; urinary retention and dysuria.

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