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Pharbitis and Red Adzuki Bean Decoction,Swelling and stiffness in the hands and feet during pregnancy.

Formulas Name : Pharbitis and Red Adzuki Bean Decoction

Chinese Name : 商陆赤小豆汤

Drug Formulation

Red adzuki beans and dried physalis root, in equal parts.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 17.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Swelling and stiffness in the hands and feet during pregnancy.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 liang per dose; boil with 1 bowl of water until reduced to 7-fen of a bowl; strain and drink the clear liquid.

Pharbitis and Red Adzuki Bean Decoction，*San Yin*, Volume 17.，Swelling and stiffness in the hands and feet during pregnancy.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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