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Qi-Regulating and Dryness-Eliminating Decoction

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Qi-Regulating and Dryness-Eliminating Decoction,Used for urinary retention caused by blood stasis obstructing the flow of qi.

Formulas Name : Qi-Regulating and Dryness-Eliminating Decoction

Chinese Name : 导气除燥汤

Drug Formulation

Poria (peeled) 2 qian, Talc (roasted until yellow) 2 qian, Anemarrhena (finely chopped, washed with wine) 3 qian, Alisma 3 qian, Phellodendron (peeled, washed with wine) 4 qian.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Used for urinary retention caused by blood stasis obstructing the flow of qi.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 3 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take while still slightly warm on an empty stomach; in cases of acute retention, take regardless of the time of day.

Qi-Regulating and Dryness-Eliminating Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.,Used for urinary retention caused by blood stasis obstructing the flow of qi.

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