Pills for Relieving Distension and Reducing Edema

Pills for Relieving Distension and Reducing Edema,For abdominal distension due to gas or fluid retention, epigastric fullness and abdominal distension, edema of the limbs, and difficulty in urination.

Formulas Name : Pills for Relieving Distension and Reducing Edema

Chinese Name : 消胀化臌丸

Drug Formulation

American ginseng 2 liang, croton seed powder 1 liang 5 qian, glycyrrhiza (roasted) 3 liang, fermented soybeans 3 liang, corydalis (roasted) 4 liang, rhubarb 5 liang, sapindus 8 liang, euphorbia (roasted) 8 liang, apricot kernels (roasted) 3 liang, corydalis flower (roasted) 6 liang,4 liang of Lepidium seeds, 4 liang of dried ginger, and 8 liang of Euphorbia.

Source

*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; mix with cold boiled water to form small pills; for every 16 liang, coat with 4 liang of fine talc powder.

Benefits

For abdominal distension due to gas or fluid retention, epigastric fullness and abdominal distension, edema of the limbs, and difficulty in urination.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 fen per dose.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Pills for Relieving Distension and Reducing Edema,*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.,For abdominal distension due to gas or fluid retention, epigastric fullness and abdominal distension, edema of the limbs, and difficulty in urination.

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