Seven-Ingredient Dampness-Eliminating Decoction

Seven-Ingredient Dampness-Eliminating Decoction,For conditions caused by cold and dampness, manifesting as heaviness and body aches, open pores with sweating, loose stools, urine that is either scanty or profuse, soreness in the lower back and legs, swelling in the legs and knees, and vomiting due to stomach cold.

Formulas Name : Seven-Ingredient Dampness-Eliminating Decoction

Chinese Name : 七味除湿汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia Rhizome (roasted) 2 liang, Magnolia Bark (processed with ginger) 2 liang, Atractylodes Rhizome (soaked in rice water) 2 liang, Agastache Leaves (soil removed) 1 liang, Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 1 liang, Red Poria (peel removed) 1 liang, Licorice Root (roasted) 7 qian.

Source

From *Dànliáo*, cited in *Pǔjì Fāng*, Volume 118.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For conditions caused by cold and dampness, manifesting as heaviness and body aches, open pores with sweating, loose stools, urine that is either scanty or profuse, soreness in the lower back and legs, swelling in the legs and knees, and vomiting due to stomach cold.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 7 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct together until reduced to 7 fen; strain; and take warm before meals.

Seven-Ingredient Dampness-Eliminating Decoction,From *Dànliáo*, cited in *Pǔjì Fāng*, Volume 118.,For conditions caused by cold and dampness, manifesting as heaviness and body aches, open pores with sweating, loose stools, urine that is either scanty or profuse, soreness in the lower back and legs, swelling in the legs and knees, and vomiting due to stomach cold.

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