Seven-Bark Powder

Seven-Bark Powder,For edema.

Formulas Name : Seven-Bark Powder

Chinese Name : 七皮散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Areca nut peel, half a liang of aged tangerine peel, half a liang of Poria peel, half a liang of ginger peel, half a liang of green tangerine peel, half a liang of Lycium bark, and half a liang of licorice peel.

Source

From *Ji Sheng*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For edema.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct in 1 large bowl of water until reduced to 8 fen; take while warm, at any time.

Seven-Bark Powder,From *Ji Sheng*, Volume 4.,For edema.

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