Red Bean Formula，*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.，For elderly patients with water retention, bloating, and chest tightness, as well as swelling of the hands and feet, shortness of breath, and a sensation of fullness and restlessness.
Red Bean Formula
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Formulas Name : Red Bean Formula
Chinese Name : 赤豆方
Drug Formulation
3 sheng of red adzuki beans (rinsed clean), 1 sheng of camphor willow root (high-quality, sliced).
Source
*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.
Benefits
For elderly patients with water retention, bloating, and chest tightness, as well as swelling of the hands and feet, shortness of breath, and a sensation of fullness and restlessness.
Instructions for Use
Combine the ingredients and boil the beans until thoroughly soft. Eat the beans on an empty stomach regularly; drink the broth whenever thirsty, and avoid consuming any other foods. Take 2–3 doses; immediate results will follow.
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Red Bean Formula,For elderly patients with water retention, bloating, and chest tightness, as well as swelling of the hands and feet, shortness of breath, and a sensation of fullness and restlessness.